Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is a charity that
builds thriving communities through effective philanthropy.
Since 1995 we’ve improved lives and tackled inequality by investing
in our dynamic charitable sector. We distribute around £2 million in
grants every year across Oxfordshire. We work with philanthropists, businesses
and the public sector, pooling funds to make a bigger difference together.
Do you want to support people and communities in Oxfordshire in a meaningful, impactful way?
We get to the root of social issues, and work with our networks in the local charitable sector to direct your generosity where it is most needed. You can help by getting involved in personal, collective or corporate giving.
The Thriving in Nature Fund helps more people prosper by engaging with green spaces and the rural environment. The focus is on improving health and wellbeing, and nurturing work opportunities, by supporting charitable organisations to unite people with nature.
Following a hugely successful first round of funding, OCF is committed to launching a second round of funding in summer 2025. We are continuing to build a committed group of donors with a shared passion for this issue to come on board and support this fund. With your help, we can improve the health and wellbeing of those most in need through the benefits of nature.
Could you or your organisation help us to deliver a second round of funding by becoming a donor to our Thriving in Nature Fund?
Grants to the local charitable sector
in grants awarded in 2023-24
In the year to March 2024, we distributed £1.9 million to around 200 charitable organisation in Oxfordshire and beyond.
We have a set of five values that were devised in collaboration with OCF staff, supporting our goal to be the gold-standard in grant-making.
Our values are the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide us as an organisation. They represent who we are and what we stand for, helping us to make decisions and create a positive work environment for everyone who works with us.
