What would life have been like if I hadn’t met TRAIN? It would have been lonelier and scarier.
About us
TRAIN respects, supports and champions young people in Didcot and Wallingford. Our brilliant youth workers and volunteers meet young people where they are, creating safe spaces, building positive opportunities and becoming a consistent, trusted presence.
The result? Confident young people who know their worth, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to contribute positively to their community.
Our work looks like
Youth Clubs & Trips
Open spaces, trips, football & Oxfordshire’s only weekly LGBTQ+ youth group. Qualified youth workers on hand.
Detached Youth Work
Meeting young people on their terms — in town centres, streets and parks across Didcot and Wallingford.
Mentoring
Group and 1-2-1 mentoring programmes. Essential life skills. Referrals via the mentoring page.
Leadership & Social Action
Shape TRAIN’s work, plan community projects, gain qualifications, and positively participate in society.
Our impact
90%
of surveyed young people said TRAIN had improved their mental health in 2025/6.
91%
said TRAIN had helped them to make positive choices.
78%
said TRAIN had helped them engage better with school.
96%
said TRAIN had helped them take part in positive activities.
In their words...
Comby didn’t feel like he deserved a second chance. TRAIN gave him one anyway.
This is his story.
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