It’s time for Change. Business Guardians 2025

On 7th July, the Business Guardians programme officially launches its campaign - a focused, strategic partnership between businesses and Oxfordshire Youth. This is a project that we are really proud to launch as it looks to reshape the world of CRS. This isn’t about charity. It's about solidarity –with young people facing trauma, inequality and exclusion. It’s about moving beyond funding youth services to reshaping the systems that continue to fail them. The campaign marks a deliberate shift from strategy to action. It targets three deep-rooted challenges facing young people today:- • Poverty and Inequality of Opportunity • Youth services are struggling to provide the opportunities and support young people need to thrive • Education, Employment, and Skills /Training We cannot keep applauding resilience in young people without asking why it's needed. Inequity is not a flaw in the system – it is the system. The Business Guardians is designed to help dismantle what's holding young people back – and to create the solutions for real, lasting change. Head to our website to find out more: https://oxfordshireyouth.org/our-partnerships/business-guardians/