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Revd Mary Gurr, Oxford’s Chaplain to the Homeless

More must be done to tackle homelessness, says Oxford Diocese

Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 28, 2017

OCF’s Chief Executive Jayne Woodley contributed towards an event run by the Oxford Diocese on Wednesday about homelessness in Thames Valley. Attendees were asked to consider how the church can respond to rising numbers of rough sleepers and soaring rents and house prices.

The students from TSC who carried out the research

Research to understand local government funding cuts reveals areas for priority funding

Donors, Financial, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 21, 2017

OCF recently commissioned a team from Oxford University’s Student Consultancy to research the scope and impact of local government funding cuts on the charitable sector. OCF plans to use the findings to direct funds towards the areas of greatest need in Oxfordshire.

Jane Cranston in her High Sheriff's hat

Jane Cranston is sworn in as High Sheriff of Oxfordshire

Events, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 13, 2017

The new High Sheriff Jane Cranston, who picks up the baton from Sarah Taylor, will focus her time and energies on a new theme for the coming year: that of justice and fairness of opportunity.

Naomi from SOFEA loads crates in one of the new chillers

OCF brings multiple funders together to help SOFEA dramatically scale up operation

Donors, Financial, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 7, 2017

SOFEA, a social enterprise that employs disadvantaged young people in its food redistribution centre, benefited from collaborative funding coordinated by OCF. The equipment purchased has enabled them to triple the amount of food they can pass on to local charities.

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