Nine community groups working with young people have secured financial support from Witney Town Council through its annual grants programme.
The local authority distributed a total of £28,500 to youth-focused organisations operating within the Witney area.
The funding round attracted record levels of applications, indicating significant community interest in initiatives targeting young residents.
Priority in the allocation process was given to schemes demonstrating inclusivity, preventative approaches, and open access, along with evidence of positive community impact.
Among the grants awarded, the Witney Buttercross Scouts received £5,000 to fund infrastructure and environmental upgrades at The Old Oak site in North Leigh.
The 6.5-acre outdoor activity centre will provide scouts based in Witney with facilities for outdoor recreation in a safe and accessible environment.
The 1st North Leigh Guides obtained £500 to facilitate a sailing programme at Farmoor Reservoir.
The activity aims to give young people an affordable chance to develop new abilities, increase self-assurance, and engage in adventurous outdoor pursuits.
A grant of £2,000 was allocated to the Benefice of Witney to operate an open-access weekly youth café.
The venue provides complimentary activities, creative crafts, and wellbeing assistance within a secure setting.
Yellow Submarine received £1,500 for its summer youth club provision catering specifically to young people with learning disabilities.
The organisation’s programme manager for young people’s services noted that participants from Witney enjoyed a diverse range of activities throughout the summer months and expressed appreciation for the council’s continued support.
Aspire was awarded £2,500 to deliver small-group educational sessions targeting individuals aged between 16 and 24.
Hope After Harm secured £1,000 to provide mentoring services informed by trauma awareness principles.
Courtside Hubs CIC obtained £2,000 for a schools outreach initiative offering cost-free physical activities to as many as 14 educational establishments.
Be Free Young Carers received an identical sum to fund regular monthly gatherings for young carers in the community.