Page 5 - Our Impact 2014

WHAT WE’RE DOING TO HELPIn 2013–14, we were proud to support a wide variety of deserving local community initiatives, benefiting Oxfordshire residents of all ages, ethnicities and abilities. We awarded £205,713 in grants to 123 different community groups; here are just a few highlights.BicesterOxford Homeless Pathways used a grant of £7,527 to pay for a support worker who helps people to build their confidenceand skillsSurviving Winter grants of £11,250 helped older people pay for their winter fuel bills, participate in new activities and meet friendsAspire used a grant of £1,914 to provide ex-offenders with work experience during their transition to full employmentFarmability used£3,000 to provide therapeutic activities and work experience for adults with autism and learning disabilitiesOXFORDAbingdonDidcotThameWallingfordLeys Youth Programme used £5,000 to start new basketball, pool and arts clubs to mentor young people in Blackbird LeysSport for Streetsused £5,000 to encourage children to take part in sports in areas with dense populations of social housingHenley-on-ThamesImpact Report 2014 5OUR APPROACH