The Branch draws services back into our rural community so individuals can access the support they need, tackling common local challenges of domestic abuse, poor mental health and debt. We offer more than just a sticking plaster, seeking to empower families to make lasting change.
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We serve some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in West Oxfordshire (IMD2025) where: - Skills & attainment levels for young people are in the worst 10% in the country - Barriers to employment are in the worst 30% in the country - High levels of Domestic Abuse are reported and community lines drug dealing is prevalent - Rural Isolation means a 30mile round trip bus journey to Witney/Banbury to access support services which is a barrier to many who are failing to thrive.
The Branch: a community hub in the heart of Chipping Norton innovating and partnering to fill gaps and deliver essential services that meet local need - focusing on early intervention to overcome local challenges and enable people of all ages to thrive. The Branch's trauma-informed holistic approach focuses on raising self-esteem - restoring a sense of agency for those who access any of the 30 programmes it partners to deliver. Drawing alongside to enable lasting transformation.
