Oxhill Youth Club is a community youth organisation at the heart of Oxhill, supporting young people to grow, learn, have fun and reach their full potential. Established in 1962, Oxhill Youth Club has been part of the local community for generations. While the world around us has changed, our commitment has remained the same putting young people at the centre of everything we do. We provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where young people can be themselves, make friends, try new things and create memories that last a lifetime. We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to feel valued, listened to and supported, regardless of their background or circumstances.
What We Do
At Oxhill Youth Club, there is always something happening. Our sessions are filled with a mixture of sports, games, trips, activities, creative projects, challenges and opportunities to learn new skills.
But youth work is about much more than activities. We build positive relationships with young people and give them a space where they can talk, be heard and access support when they need it. We encourage young people to develop their confidence, independence, resilience and life skills, while helping them discover their strengths and believe in what they can achieve.
We also give young people opportunities to have their voices heard and play an active role in shaping the club and their community. Whether that's helping to organise activities, taking part in community projects, volunteering, fundraising or representing Oxhill Youth Club on wider opportunities, we believe young people should be given the chance to take the lead.
More Than Just a Youth Club
Our work reaches far beyond our regular youth sessions. Throughout the year, we organise trips, residentials, sporting competitions, community events, educational experiences, fundraising activities and special projects that give young people opportunities they may not otherwise have. One example is our Global Links project, which has connected young people from Oxhill with young people from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay in Florida. Through international exchange visits, young people have been able to experience different cultures, build friendships across the Atlantic and create memories and connections that will last for years to come.
We are proud to give young people experiences that broaden their horizons and show them that their opportunities can extend far beyond their local community.
Our Community
Oxhill Youth Club is proud to support young people and families from across Oxhill, Stanley, Dipton, Annfield Plain, South Moor, Catchgate, Lanchester, New Kyo and the surrounding areas. We work alongside local schools, community organisations, volunteers, families and other partners to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. Our building is also used by other community groups, helping us provide a space that benefits the wider community.
Our Belief
At Oxhill Youth Club, we believe that it's more important to take part than to win.
We celebrate achievements, but we also celebrate the young person who has found the confidence to try something for the first time, the young person who has made a new friend, the young person who has overcome a challenge and the young person who simply walks through our doors knowing that they have a place where they belong.
We are more than a youth club. We are a community, a safe space, a place to make memories and a place where young people can be themselves.