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Oxfordshire businesses celebrate a world-class and connected county at BIO2018

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMay 25, 2018

The fifth annual Business in Oxford conference on Wednesday was a celebration of collaboration and economic prosperity – whilst also acknowledging the challenges that are holding the county back.

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More financial planning expertise for OCF Board as Kate Fyson joins as trustee

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMay 18, 2018

Kate Fyson was elected to the OCF trustee board last week, and brings extensive experience in finance and high-level planning that will help us fulfil our ambitions over the coming years.

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OCF joins local partnership to make Banbury age friendly

Donors, Financial, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMay 11, 2018

OCF is at the heart of a new Banbury partnership that has received seed funding from the Placed Based Social Action programme, initiated by the Big Lottery Fund and Department of Digital, Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).

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Education and employabilityBy Kate ParrinderMay 4, 2018

Located in central Oxford, The Story Museum celebrates stories in all forms and explores their enduring power to teach and delight. Working closely with one of our fundholders, the museum has developed several innovative outreach programmes to engage local school children from areas of multiple disadvantage.

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Oxford tops index of community, trust and belonging

NewsBy Kate ParrinderMay 2, 2018

The Grant Thornton Vibrant Economy Index has named Oxford city as the top-ranking area in the UK in terms of community, trust and belonging. However, the city does less well on measures of equality and health.

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Step Change Fund celebrates another successful year of charity infrastructure funding

Donors, Events, Financial, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 25, 2018

On Monday donors to OCF’s Step Change Fund gathered to hear about the progress of our flagship grants programme, which in 2017/18 made £252,000 in investments that boost the operational management of Oxfordshire’s leading small charities.

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Poet Joseph Coelho inspires schoolchildren for Maggie’s Day

Donors, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 19, 2018

On Tuesday the Evans family remembered their daughter and sister Maggie, who took her own life ten years ago, aged 29. The annual Maggie’s Day event is a celebration of the power of the arts, and this year was no exception, with Joseph Coelho showing children how easy it can be to express yourself through poetry.

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Richard Venables is sworn in as High Sheriff of Oxfordshire

Donors, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 12, 2018

At a ceremony at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, local businessman Richard Venables was sworn in as the 2018-19 High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, replacing Jane Cranston. During his year he will run a series of sporting challenges for businesses.

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Businesses get together to discuss effective employee volunteering

Corporates, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 11, 2018

Over 100 people took part in a symposium at the Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre, Worcester College yesterday to understand more about how businesses can support the community by sharing time, talent and skills – and boost staff leadership potential at the same time.

OCF welcomes new trustee David Rossington

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMarch 30, 2018

OCF’s board receives a new boost as David brings a huge amount of strategic, financial and governance experience to the charity, with a long and impressive career as a Civil Servant under his belt.

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