
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Team
Our team is committed to empowering young people by meeting them where they are. We recognise the challenges they face and provide essential support to help them overcome barriers. Through personalised guidance and engaging programs, we create a space for them to thrive and succeed and discover their identity. Together, we seek to develop resilience and confidence in every young person.

Chief Executive
John Trend
John was involved in the early stages of setting up the charity and has a range of experience in both the statutory and voluntary sector. John has worked in Youth Justice, Alternative Education, Education Policy, Youth Services, and Faith based settings. John is also a trainer for work with boys and men, interventions to prevent knife crime, a Mental Health First Aider, and member of the Synergy Network.

Deputy Chief Executive / Street Pastors Coordinator
Charles Bamford
I have been employed by Oxygen since 2011 but my involvement goes back to 2001 when I first volunteered at the age of 16. I currently hold two roles: Deputy CEO and Coordinator of Kingston Street Pastors. I’m passionate about the role of the church in the wider community and my own role shaping Oxygen’s future and supporting our team to reach out to young people with God’s love. Leading Street Pastors has been a huge blessing and it is a privilege to be involved with a ministry which makes such a visible difference in Kingston.

Targeted Projects Worker
Adam Kelly
Adam joined the Oxygen team back in 2012 from the Prince's Trust. Adam is a F.A. Qualified Coach and soon to be Qualified Youth Support Worker.

Development Worker
Bill Steel
Bill joined the team in 2023 to explore working with young people, supporting their mental health needs. Bill holds a level 3 qualification in counselling and and supports the Senior Management Team writing funding applications, reports and managing data. Bill has also undergone Oxygen's mentor training and mentors young people.

Targeted Projects Worker
Danica Hall
I am a youth worker for oxygen and I work at kingsnympton youth club and at the after school club at coombe boys. I really enjoy working for oxygen because we are always there for each other. Working for oxygen has made me a more confident person. I enjoy working at the youth club and coombe boys because both clubs are completely different and you get to support different types of young people. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and watching documentaries

Sessional Youth Worker
James Kuhrt
I’m James. I am 25 years old. I have lived in New Malden for most of my life and some of the highlights have been making good friends, playing sport and being involved in youth work, whether this be at Christ Church or later on for Oxygen. Alongside supporting young people and playing Sport, Drama and Music are of interest to me, and I have been part of Drama productions and music performances - I am fortunate to have been taught to play the piano at an early age. Through working in the Oxygen shop, I have had a glimpse of retail work and this is something I have found myself to have enjoyed too.
Trustees:
Richard Caldwell
Chair
Prof. Brian Austin
Vice Chair
Pete Wilkins,
Treasurer
Tracy O'Shea
Trustee
Rita Keeya
Trustee
Sadly, Rev. Peter Holmes, who was a trustee and Oxygen's theological adviser, passed away in April 2020 after a long battle with Covid-19. You can read a tribute to Rev. Peter here
Vice Presidents
Steve Barnes
We are keen to recruit more trustees to Oxygen's board and are particularly looking for someone to act as our Theological Adviser and people with experience of working in sectors relevant to mental health, policing and crime and organisational development.
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