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Yellow Submarine Cafes are the perfect place to grab lunch, coffee, and our exclusive Life Changing Bakes. They are also the platform for our trainees to gain real life work experience in a safe, fast-paced environment.

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Not only are our lunch platters delicious and delivered directly to your office or event, when you order from us you are helping to provide vital work experience and training opportunities for our members.

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Yellow Submarine is a well established training provider in Oxfordshire. We offer ambitious, dynamic training through real- life work experience, in a safe, supportive environment.

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"Yellow Submarine makes me feel proud of how the world really is changing in positive ways - contrary to what newspaper headlines might lead us to feel. I truly wish I lived closer, because I'd be getting my coffee there every day!"

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At Yellow Submarine we believe people with Learning Disabilities and Autism deserve to live life to the full. By supporting our social enterprise you are enabling us to provide Life Changing opportunities.

All of our bakes are carefully handmade by our team of trainee bakers. Not only are they delicious, 100% of profits go to charity.

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Don't forget to join us tomorrow evening for our AGM! Have your say on all things Yellow Submarine and get updated on our latest charity news. Members, families, carers and supporters welcome!

📅 Thursday 12th June, 7pm
📍Yellow Submarine, 12 Park End Street, OX1 1HH

#WeCan #AGM #HaveYourSay

Meet our Team 💛

Sophie is one of our amazing Activity Manager. She plans and delivers our Young People’s projects in South Oxfordshire, alongside our other Activity Managers. They have a lot of fun on Young People’s activities - from school holiday trips into the community, weekly ‘Sub Squad’ evening clubs, and exciting residential holidays, there are plenty of adventures to be had! Sophie's favourite part of her job is enabling Young People to have new experiences, gain independence and make genuine long-lasting friendships. She's proud to work in an organisation where everyone is so passionate about their job, and is committed to uplifting and empowering members’ voices. When Sophie's not at Yellow Submarine, you can find her on stage performing improvised comedy with the Oxford Imps, spending time with friends and family, or travelling to as many places as possible!

#WeCan

Our Annual General Meeting is happening this Thursday, and we’d love to see our amazing community of members, families, carers, and supporters there. It’s a chance to share your thoughts, celebrate our achievements, and hear the latest updates from the charity.

📅 Thursday 12th June, 7pm
📍 Yellow Submarine, 12 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH

Let’s shape the future together 💛

#WeCan #YellowSubmarineAGM #HaveYourSay

Ever thought about volunteering? Volunteering with Yellow Submarine is an experience that is rewarding in many ways. As well as being a fantastic opportunity to support people with learning disabilities, their families and carers, and making a positive change in your community; you will be learning new skills, gaining CV experience and meeting a lot of new people! Visit our website to find out more, link in bio.

#WeCan #Volunteering

We want to hear from you! Have you volunteered for Yellow Submarine or have a special thank you to give to our volunteers? Comment below! 💛

#WeCan #VolunteersWeek

Volunteering is incredibly rewarding—but don’t just take our word for it! Meet Janet, one of our amazing volunteers, as she shares her volunteering story...

"I had been looking for a volunteering role that would fit around my work schedule when I came across an advert from Yellow Submarine. After visiting the café in Oxford and meeting some of the members and staff team I knew that this was the organisation I had been looking for. I have been involved in activity days including beach trips, theatre, craft days etc and residential holidays in Blackpool and Bognor! No two days are the same and every day is rewarding in so many ways, days full of smiles and fun, I have honestly enjoyed every moment.

As well as being a fantastic opportunity to support people with learning disabilities it is a real opportunity to learn new skills and challenge yourself. Everyone at Yellow Submarine is welcoming, happy, positive and enthusiastic, all working together to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience. I love interacting with the members and get enormous satisfaction from volunteering, I really feel part of the team.

I am looking forward to my next adventure with Yellow Submarine, Disneyland Paris!"

#WeCan #VolunteerStory #VolunteersWeek

This #VolunteersWeek, we're celebrating the incredible impact of volunteering. We can't do that without shining a light on our wonderful trainees who volunteer to gain valuable work experience. Volunteering offers incredible opportunities for our trainees with learning disabilities and autism, we’re always looking for inclusive organisations to help us. We also offer training to help your team feel confident and supported.

"We have developed a great connection with Yellow Submarine, which has been mutually beneficial to both our organisations. The team have delivered some fantastic training for our staff and volunteers that has given us the confidence to support volunteers with learning disabilities and autism. In turn, we've been able to offer volunteering opportunities to Yellow Submarine members who have helped us with various jobs around the site. We have been so impressed with the organisation and the young people and adults they are supporting." - Victoria, Volunteer Manager at Cogges Farm.

Want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Rachael, rachael.blakey@yellowsubmarine.org.uk

#WeCan #VolunteeringOpportunities #SocialImpact #Inclusion

It's #VolunteersWeek! Volunteers are at the heart of our charity so we are excited to celebrate them this week. Their time, energy, and compassion make everything we do possible. From everyone at Yellow Submarine - THANK YOU!

#WeCan #VolunteersWeek

We had 12 young people attend a dance class at the wonderful @jillstewschoolofdance! Amy and Anna, our instructors, were brilliant and we learnt a routine step by step - performing it at the end of the session. All of the young people loved it and were super proud of the end result! A huge thank you to Amy and Anna!

#WeCan #Collaboration #ThankYou

Our members had a wonderful holiday in Belgium! They made the most of what CentreParcs had to offer and explored the local area!

#WeCan

We hope you have enjoyed our young people’s films this week. We are so impressed with how they brought their creative visions to life. Their final film is Horror themed!

#WeCan #LearningDisability #Autism #Community #Collaboration #ShadowLightArtists #FilmOxford

Our young people loved stepping in front of the green screening and putting their acting skills on show! Today we are showing their Fantasy film!

#WeCan #LearningDisability #Autism #Community #Collaboration #ShadowLightArtists #FilmOxford

From start to finish our Young People took ownership of their project with Film Oxford. From creating storyboards, designing props, and even making their own costumes! Today we are showing their Superhero film!

#WeCan #LearningDisability #Autism #Community #Collaboration #ShadowLightArtists #FilmOxford

Lights, Camera, Action! We had an amazing time working with the team at Film Oxford to create short films with 22 of our incredible young people! We will be sharing each of the short films starting with their Adventure film today! Big thanks to Richard, Chris, Poppy, and Wendy for making this experience unforgettable!

#WeCan #LearningDisability #Autism #Community #Collaboration #FilmOxford #ShadowlightArtists

Meet our Team 💛

Rachael is our fantastic Adult Programmes Manager, she oversees all of our Adult Programmes, ensuring they run smoothly and help our members become as independent as possible, all while having fun and making new friends. She manages a member-led steering group, ensuring that feedback directly shapes and improves our programmes. Rachael is also involved with the traineeship, engaging employers and facilitating work experience and employment opportunities for our trainees, including delivering training to companies to foster inclusivity. Some of her favourite memories include seeing trainees’ faces light up when they land a job and watching members experience something new or form lasting friendships. Outside of Yellow Submarine, Rachael is usually busy being a taxi service for her teenage sons!

#WeCan #MeetTheTeam

Our Thursday Reach group had a lovely time at @jessiesartshed painting the plant pots that they had designed the week before!

#WeCan

Save the date! Our AGM will be taking place on Thursday 12th June, it'll be an opportunity to review the year and look forward to the next! Please join us or share any feedback in advance - just email Kate (kate@yellowsubmarine.org.uk) with any thoughts on how we're doing.

📍Yellow Submarine, 12 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH
📅Thursday 12th June, 7.00pm

#WeCan #AGM

Last night, we had lots of happy faces as our Wednesday Night Club enjoyed a McDonald's together! A huge shoutout to the fantastic McDonald's team for making sure our huge order was ready and labelled quickly. We also had a hand from Witney Youth Club collecting our order!

#WeCan

It's #InternationalTeaDay! Did you know @betterpoints is a free app where anyone who lives, works or studies in Oxfordshire can earn BetterPoints for walking, cycling or taking public transport. The BetterPoints earnt can be redeemed in both of our cafes for a builder's tea or donated to local charities like ours!

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Meet our Team! 💛

Kate joined our team for what was originally meant to be a 6-month stint which has turned into a decade of incredible work. As part of the Café team, Kate helps our amazing trainees develop their skills and boost their confidence. Over the years, she’s had the privilege of seeing more than 50 young people graduate from the traineeship and move on to new opportunities – and she couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them! Kate’s favourite moments at Yellow Submarine have been spent in the café, looking after customers, making sandwiches, and preparing LOTS of soup. But she also enjoys other activities like days at Hill End, Christmas parties and the Café Awards. The highlight for Kate is when graduate trainees return to visit, excitedly sharing stories about their new jobs!

#WeCan #MeetTheTeam

It's #WorldBakingDay! Our Life Changing Bakes provide a non-customer facing training environment for our trainees and celebrates their creativity, precision and accuracy. Our trainee bakers help to provide all of the cakes we sell in our cafes, as well as all of the stock for our online shop. Why not treat yourself this week and visit us for a coffee and bake!

#WeCan #LifeChangingBakes

Today we made the most of the lovely sunshine at Hill End! The morning was spent doing work experience in the dorms and the afternoon was spent making a fire and toasting marshmallows.

#WeCan

A huge thank you to @pendon_museum for their hospitality on Monday. They opened their doors especially for us and gave us a fascinating tour of their model railways. The attention to detail and craftsmanship was truly inspiring, and we're so grateful to have had the chance to explore their exhibits as part of our project this term. We’re feeling excited to bring some of that inspiration into our own model railway!

#WeCan #ThankYouThursday

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and the wellbeing of our members is incredibly important to us. Last term at Reach, one of our groups explored how spending time in nature can support mental health. From mindful walks to creative outdoor projects, they discovered powerful ways to boost wellbeing through the nature!

#WeCan #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Our Reach group had a lovely afternoon at the Botanical Gardens and even enjoyed a picnic.

#WeCan

Meet our Team 💛

Meet Beth, one of our incredible Activity Managers! As part of our young people’s team, she plays a key role in planning and delivering a variety of exciting activities, from days out in the holidays and evening social clubs to residential holidays. What Beth loves most about working at Yellow Submarine is that no two days are the same – one day she could be cooking or doing crafts, and the next, she might be splashing in the pool or riding rollercoasters at a theme park! Beth feels lucky to have a job that allows her to work with and connect with so many of our amazing members throughout the week. It's their energy and enthusiasm that make Yellow Submarine such a special place! When she's not at work, Beth enjoys traveling both within the UK and abroad, always seeking out new adventures!

#WeCan

🎵 I don’t like cricket… I love it!🏏

It’s been a cricket-filled week with some of our adults enjoying a virtual cricket experience at Sixes, while our Thursday Reach group made the most of the sunshine playing with our friends at @styleacrecharity

#WeCan

Another brilliant morning at the Story Museum for Wednesday Reach this week! Plus we love everyone rocking their matching jumpers!

#WeCan

Today we had a wonderful afternoon at Sixes Cricket with some of our adult members. Everyone enjoyed a bit of friendly competition and encouraged each other with lots of cheering!

#WeCan

Yesterday, our trainees had a successful morning travel training so they can reach our new Life Changing Bakery independently. With the new location accessible by public transport, it’s a fantastic opportunity for our trainees to build independence and improve travel skills.

#WeCan #Traineeship #TravelTraining #LifeChangingBakery

Our trainee Jess has been loving her work experience at Millet's Farmhouse Kitchen today!

#WeCan

One week ago Sophie took on the London Marathon so more people with learning disabilities and autism can live life to the full! She said she was inspired to take the advice she gives our trainees 'you can do it' - and she did!

It's not too late to support Sophie, link in bio.

#WeCan

Our Thursday Reach group took part in a fantastic first aid course this week, they learnt lots including bandaging, CPR, and how to stay calm in an emergency. Everyone got stuck in and had a great time while learning new skills.

#WeCan #FirstAid

This morning, our amazing team at the Oxford Café was hard at work preparing 375 lunch bags for Oxfordshire County Council’s ballot counters!

Each bag was filled with handmade sandwiches, fresh cookies, and life changing opportunities for our trainees! Every order helps us provide real-world work experience for our incredible trainees with learning disabilities and autism.

Find out more about our catering offer: https://lght.ly/c5e1hmj

#WeCan #Catering #OxfordCafe #LifeChangingCafe

We want to say a massive thank you to @skeleton_man for his amazing fundraising! Luke raised £1,040 by raffling a tattoo session! A huge thank you for helping us support people with learning disabilities and autism live life to the full.

#ThankYouThursday #WeCan

Join our amazing team at Yellow Submarine and help people with learning disabilities and autism live life to the full.

We’re looking for:
👩‍💼 Community Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)
🥐 Baker
🧑‍🏫 Trainee Support Coach

If you’re passionate, enthusiastic, and ready to help others thrive — we’d love to hear from you!

Click the link in bio to apply or find out more...

#WeCan #Hiring #CharityJobs

This week we have a group of adult members on holiday in Blackpool! So far they have visited the Blackpool Ballroom, the Tower and even enjoyed some time in their hot tub!

#WeCan

She did it! Sophie, our incredible Enterprise Manager, conquered the London Marathon yesterday in support of Yellow Submarine! 🏃‍♀️💛

It was one of the hottest days of the year so far and had a record-breaking number of runners taking to the streets of London but Sophie pushed through every mile with determination and a big smile! We're beyond proud of her for taking on this epic challenge and representing our team and Yellow Submarine with such passion. Way to go, Sophie! You're an inspiration to us all.

It's not too late to show your support, click the link in bio to donate.

#WeCan #LondonMarathon #FundraisingHero #MedalMonday

Our amazing customer Charlotte wrote an inspiring poem for Sophie as she sets off for the London Marathon today. We wish Sophie all the luck and we'll be cheering her every step of the way!

If you'd like to support Sophie donate via the link in bio and tune into the London Marathon on TV to see if you can spot the yellow vest!

Thank you Charlotte for creating an amazing poem 💛

#WeCan #LondonMarathon #Fundraising #Support #LearningDisabilities #Autism #Inclusion

It wasn't just the young people that had fun across the Easter Holidays! We also supported 79 adults across 7 day activities and 4 evening activities. Highlights included meals out, a trip to Didcot Railway, exploring Bourton-on-the-Water, a scavenger hunt around Oxford, trampolining, and we are finishing today with a magic show!

#WeCan

Over the Easter Holidays we supported 80 young people across 14 activities! We worked alongside some brilliant organisations including @earth_trust @apcamgroup @westoxonboxingandfitness @brokenboardsltd and @filmoxford to deliver new and exciting activity days. Thank you so much for providing such fantastic activity days for our young people!

#WeCan #Community #WorkingTogether

‘Y’ is for Wear Yellow Day! As part of our A–Z Challenge, trainees and staff went all out in yellow or running gear to cheer on Sophie, who’s taking on the London Marathon this weekend! 💛

There’s still time to show your support! Why not sponsor £1 per mile? That’s £26—which is enough to pay for a trainee’s uniform. A smart uniform doesn’t just help our trainees look the part, it builds confidence, teamwork, and a sense of professionalism. Donate using the link in bio.

#WeCan #WearYellowDay #LondonMarathon

Come and join our friendly and passionate team at Yellow Submarine! We’re currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill the following roles:

Community Fundraising, Marketing & Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)
Help us share our story, grow our community, and raise vital funds.

Baker
Bring your creativity and skills to our kitchen — baking delicious treats that make a difference.

Trainee Support Coach
Make a real impact by supporting our trainees to thrive.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or find out more: link in bio.

#WeCan #Hiring #Recruiting #Jobs #CharitySector #OxfordJobs #WitneyJobs #IndieJobs

Our trainees decided to interview Sophie for letter 'I' of the A-Z challenge.

Freya: "What inspired you to run the London Marathon?"
Sophie: "I've worked at Yellow Submarine for 12 years and seen so many trainees and members tackle things that are really hard for them. I am using you all as an example and taking on the advice I give you which is that it will be really hard but you can do it! So I'm 100% motivated by Yellow Submarine members."

#WeCan

Our trainees chose a Uniform Inspection for 'U' of the A-Z Challenge. We were visited by Oxford's Fire Station Chief who inspected our staff and trainee uniforms! We're happy to say he was impressed!

Sponsor Sophie and support our trainees with the link in bio.

#WeCan #LondonMarathon #26Challenge #AZChallenge #Fundraising

Meet our Trainees! 💛

We're excited to introduce Dougie, one of our lovely trainees! When asked what he does in the Café Dougie shared he helps by cleaning tables, loading the dishwasher, and working at the till. His favourite part of the traineeship has been the lesson afternoons, as it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and build confidence. Although drink restocking has been a bit challenging at times, Dougie is handling it with determination. After graduating from the traineeship, he hopes to work in a café, putting everything he’s learned into practice. Outside of the café you can find Dougie playing rugby!

We’re so proud of all the skills Dougie has made so far, and we can’t wait to see him continue to shine!

#WeCan

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