New Youth Hub opens in Ashford to help young people into work and training

A new Youth Hub run by CXK in Ashford will help young people develop key skills and access employment, Ashford MP Sojan Joseph said at its launch.

Young people in Ashford have got a dedicated place to get help finding work, building skills and accessing training. The hub is run by CXK, the Ashford-based charity whose base is The Old Court, Tufton Street.

Ashford MP Sojan Joseph spoke at the launch and met local employers on the day. He said the hub “will help young people develop key skills and access employment”, and thanked the Labour Government for funding it and CXK for its financial support and for running the facility.

Part of a national programme

Ashford was named in June 2026 among almost 180 new Youth Hub locations across Great Britain. The government says Youth Hubs are central to its drive to tackle youth unemployment, backed by £2.5 billion of investment, and that the network will expand to more than 360 local areas over three years to reach every 16-to-24-year-old.

Key information

Where: CXK, The Old Court, Tufton Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QN
Who it’s for: Youth Hubs are aimed at people aged 16 to 24; confirm eligibility with CXK
Contact: CXK on 01233 224244 or info@cxk.org

Sources: @sojanuk; GOV.UK: Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs (15 June 2026); CXK

Published: 13 November 2026