TRAIN is a shining light of youth work in Oxfordshire. The variety of services, the passionate and well equipped team and the position as a traditional but forward thinking youth work service are a real asset for the young people in Didcot and surrounding areas.
We’re local, experienced and trusted by young people.
TRAIN has been working with young people in South Oxfordshire for more than 20 years. We’re embedded in the everyday spaces where young people spend their time, and we have strong connections with schools and local organisations where we work in Didcot and Wallingford.
TRAIN started in response to a lack of consistent, community-based provision for young people, and over the last two decades our work has adapted to continue filling the gaps left by cuts in government funding.
We are rooted in voluntary, relationship-based youth work. Young people choose to engage with us, and the relationships they build with our team are based on trust, not authority. As a result, over time we see young people growing in confidence, re-engaging with education, and building more positive futures.
Our Vision
Every young person has the opportunities, tools and support to create a positive future.
Our Mission
TRAIN supports young people aged 10 to 18 in Didcot and Wallingford, especially those who need extra support, to build skills, confidence and self-worth, strengthen wellbeing and belonging, make informed, healthier choices, and contribute positively to their community through open-access and detached youth work, mentoring, leadership and social action.
Our Impact
Young people in Didcot and Wallingford are connected, confident and participate fully in their homes, schools and communities.
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We’re always looking for new volunteers
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Our Values
Honesty & Integrity
We communicate openly and honestly with the young people, communities, and stakeholders we serve.
Quality
We deliver quality youth work, fostering trust, personal growth, and positive change through respectful, engaging relationships.
Co-operation
We build co-operative relationships with local organisations, public bodies, and the community to give young people the best opportunity to thrive.
Collaboration
We partner with others to deliver more for young people, optimising resources and staying true to our mission.
Our Reports
Read our latest Annual Report and Accounts, full of stories of TRAIN’s impact in the last financial year:
Previous reports: