The Independent Voice of the Voluntary Youth Sector

Oxfordshire Children and Voluntary Youth Services is an independent charitable organisation.

OCVYS is an infrastructure membership organisation that supports voluntary and community organisations working with children and young people.

They do this by offering support, guidance, and training and by standing as an advocate for this sector on key strategic partnerships and boards across Oxfordshire.

OCVYS is a Company Limited by Guarantee (Company No. 5768941) and a Registered Charity (Charity No.1116263)’

To apply for OCVYS membership click here

OCVYS works in partnership with its Member organisations

We do this by:

• Producing a monthly newsletter
• Providing regular forums for the exchange of ideas
• Acting as a focal point for information and data analysis for all voluntary organisations across Oxfordshire.
• Providing an overview of needs and resources, holding in balance urban and rural issues.
• Ensuring Children and Young People across Oxfordshire are able to access the training they need and want through Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) funding.
• Working with Vinvolved Oxfordshire to develop and promote volunteering opportunities for 16-25 year olds across the county.