Counselling for young people in Witney

Funded on
07 May 2026

Aspire’s Witney Youth Hub supports 50-100 people a year. Help us to fund a new counsellor position, improving young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing by offering a safe space to chat.

£14,395 Raised of £14,162

30 Backers

101%

Updates

We did it!1 month ago

Dear supporters, It's official: we've hit our target! We've received nearly £15,000 in donations from 30 backers. From small gifts to major grants, every donation will help us to better support the young people we work with. With these funds in place, we'll expand our counselling offer to young people, helping them to and build resilience and improve their wellbeing. As young people take steps towards a brighter future, improved mental health also becomes a pathway to long-term progress. Thank you for your donation: we couldn't have done it without you. Keep an eye on our Instagram, where we'll be sharing updates about our Youth Hub - and much more. https://www.instagram.com/aspireoxonline/ Best wishes, Team Aspire

30 backers!

30 people have backed Counselling for young people in Witney!1 month ago

Whoop, 30 people have pledged since fundraising began!

Counselling for young people in Witney hit its fundraising target!1 month ago

Brilliant news, thanks everyone!

1 month ago We've hit our target

1 Donation worth £102 months ago

We're halfway there!2 months ago

Dear supporters, We've just reached 59% of our fundraising goal! Thank you for helping us to secure a Council pledge of £7,320. We couldn't have done it without your pledge, which proved to the Council that we had real community backing. With these funds secured, we're well on our way to hitting our next milestone of £10,000. Can you pledge, spread the word, or reshare our social media posts? Every click counts: together, we can help young people to build a brighter future. Thank you so much, Team Aspire

Counselling for young people in Witney has reached 50% of its target!2 months ago

2 Donations worth £403 months ago

Anonymous pledged £1,0004 months ago

24 Donations worth £2254 months ago

https://www.aspireoxfordshire.org/

Established in 2001, Aspire has been tackling the most complex social issues in Oxfordshire for over 20 years. We support local people into and towards employment and housing, as the most powerful way to break complex cycles of homelessness, re-offending and poverty.

Aspire empowers people to rebuild their lives and realise their potential. It provides marginalised people with the support they need, from employment coaching to refugee support. Clients improve their skills, confidence, and wellbeing, laying the foundations for long-term change. Aspire takes a person-centred approach to meet each client’s distinct needs.

In 2023/24, Aspire responded to nearly 1,800 support referrals. It supported 131 people into paid work, sustained 342 tenancies, and created 96 new tenancies.

Aspire helps people like Fahmi, who resettled in Oxford under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) programme. Fahmi attended our Work Based English course, completed taster sessions with local employers, and undertook further training. Aspire helped Fahmi to find a 4-month placement with Green Templeton College, which led to permanent employment at St Anne’s College.

Aspire’s Witney Hub focuses on supporting young people aged 18-25. Marginalised young people can access wellbeing sessions to improve their resilience and self-esteem. The hub offers courses on topics such as mental health and communication, helping young people develop important skills in a safe communal space.

The Witney Hub also delivers employment, training, and education advice. These sessions, like Aspire’s work with other age groups, help clients to build the foundations of a better life. Aspire supports young people to identify and work towards their aims. Support is tailored to each individual, ensuring that they receive the support that suits them.

Project Owner: Aspire Oxfordshire The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.