Impact Report · 2024–2026
Connect. Create. Lead.
Two years of building third spaces where young people feel connected, confident, and empowered to shape their community.
Charlbury · Oxfordshire
Who We Are
A youth-led
movement
Charlbury Youth Community — formerly Charlbury Youth Club — is a rapidly growing, barrier-free organisation supporting young people across Charlbury. We provide free weekly activities, creative programmes, and real leadership opportunities: from sport and arts to philosophy and community projects.
For young people in rural Oxfordshire, CYC is more than a club. It's a place to belong — where their ideas matter and their voices shape their town.
Our Values
Young people shape what we do, from programmes to projects.
Open and accessible to all — free of charge.
Rooted in Charlbury, working with local people and organisations.
Building confidence, voice, and real-life skills.
Encouraging ideas, expression, and new ways of thinking.
Weekly Programmes
Five clubs,
one community
From sport to philosophy, our weekly offer is built around what young people actually want — sessions where they can show up as they are, grow at their own pace, and build real friendships.
- Friendly matches and skill-building exercises
- Guidance for all levels
- A great way to meet friends and enjoy some competition
- Experiment with different art techniques and materials
- Work on personal or group projects
- Guidance from our supportive team of artists
- Thought-provoking discussions over squash and fries
- Moral dilemmas and big life questions
- Open-minded, respectful conversation
- Building critical thinking in a relaxed setting
- Hang out in the café with friends
- Xbox area
- Football match (7–8pm)
- Table tennis
- Basketball area
- And much more!
- Successful Wildflower Strip Proposal to Oxfordshire County Council, in collaboration with Bryanna Bone
- July 2025 Youth Voice Survey (80 students) in collaboration with Bryanna Bone
- Tree Hugging Festival planning and delivery in collaboration with Bryanna Bone
- BEAKON community magazine funding for Issue 1 and 2
- First Youth Open Mic planning and delivery in collaboration with Bryanna Bone
Beyond the Weekly
Events that
bring us together
From Halloween haunted houses to drone football, open mic nights, and youth journalism — CYC creates memorable shared experiences that bring the Charlbury community together across generations. Bryanna also personally oversaw 12 DofE placements and 1 work experience placement across 2024–26, opening real career pathways for young people in Charlbury.
Bryanna and fifteen student volunteers delivered a Stranger Things themed haunted house for the whole community. 60 people came together for thrills, costumes, and fun!
The elves won. A festive football match that doubled as a community celebration — 40 young people, two teams, and one legendary result.
Young people taking the stage — performing original music, spoken word, and comedy for their community. A night that celebrates youth voice and creative confidence.
CYC and Oxford Innovative Education brought drone football to Charlbury — 16 young people experiencing cutting-edge tech sport in their own community, sparking real curiosity about innovation.
SCHOOLS OUT SUMMERS HERE party welcomed dozens of new Year 6 Leavers into the Charlbury Youth Community. We had a DJ, Drone Football, Pizza, and 40 students in attendance as we sent them off for the summer hollidays.
A joyful outdoor celebration spear-headed by Bryanna Bone, connecting young people with Charlbury's natural environment and local nature initiatives. Led with youth voice provided by the Youth Town Council, with youth and adult volunteers drawn from across several community residents and organisations in Charlbury, including Sustainable Charlbury, Cllr Liz Leffman, Ditchley Park, Brigid Avison & Charlbury Wildlife Society, Land and Nature Group, Asthall Manor, Evenlode Catchment Partnership, Chloe Horner, Tim Mitchell, Dave Oates, The Bull Charlbury, The Bell Charlbury, Co-Op Charlbury, and many many more. A true testimony of what can be achieved when community comes together.
Three issues of a fully youth-produced community magazine, written, designed, and published by young people in Charlbury. Real journalism. Real impact.
Bryanna personally oversaw 12 DofE placements and 1 work experience placement across 2024–26 — opening real career training, pathways, and structured development opportunities for young people in Charlbury.
Our Growth Story
Year on
year
CYC has grown consistently since 2022 — attendance up 221%, 190 young people now registered, and more joining every term. With Year 6s on the horizon, the momentum is only building.
Registered young people
With Year 6 sign-ups underway, CYC is on track to exceed 200 registered young people.
The Team
People who
make it happen
Supported by 20+ adult volunteers and 15+ student volunteers, CYC's core team brings professional expertise, lived community experience, and genuine care for young people.
Over 15 years working with young people across Canada and the UK. Charlbury's founding Youth Ambassador and the driving force behind CYC's current programme model.
A lifelong Charlbury resident with experience as a SEND tutor and Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner. Joined as second Youth Ambassador in May 2025.
Chair of the Youth Ambassador Steering Group, Ashley has provided dedicated mentorship to Bryanna Bone and helped shape the strategic direction of CYC's Youth Ambassador programme.
Sculptor and President of Charlbury Arts. Tony brings professional artistic expertise and community connection to Youth Art Club each week.
Adult leader for BEAKON, CYC's youth-produced community magazine. Bryanna and James has guided young people through three published issues of real community journalism.
Adult co-lead for BEAKON magazine, supporting young people to produce real community food journalism alongside James Styring and Bryanna Bone.
A leading member of the Land and Nature Group, Anne has supported youth-led environmental projects including the Tree Hugging Festival and the Wildflower Strip initiative.
Lead member of Charlbury Wildlife Society, Brigid's network among local climate groups and passion for mentoring young people in biodiversity projects directly paved the way for both the Wildflower Strip and Tree Hugging Festival
First Aid Expert and a welcoming, consistent presence every Friday night. Friday Drop-In couldn't run without her.
Youth Leaders
Tutor, pianist, and climate changemaker with experience mentoring neurodivergent young people. A calm, grounded presence and trusted peer role model.
A Philosophy Night veteran turned Philosophy leader, Adam also supports Friday Drop-In — the embodiment of the CYC journey from participant to leader.
Founding Youth Town Clerk for Charlbury's Youth Town Council. A natural community leader who successfully pitched a Wildflower Strip project to Oxfordshire County Council with the support from Bryanna Bone. Heidi completed a work placement with CYC in 2024-2025 and became an official Youth Leader in 2025-2026 with direct mentorship from Bryanna Bone
A youth leader who supported programme delivery and built trusted, consistent relationships with young members of the Charlbury community.
Youth Art Club leader since its foundation in October 2024 — a leader and mentor for young artists, and a friendly face younger students love. Founder and co-editor-in-chief of BEAKON magazine, and Chair and founding member of the Youth Town Council.
Founder of the Wildflower Strip project at Centenary Woods, co-editor-in-chief of BEAKON magazine, and mentor for younger contributors. Freddie is a testament to what can be accomplished when youth initiative meets community support. He is also a founding member of the Youth Town Council and its Treasurer.
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work
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Impact Report 2024–2026