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Second consultation reveals cost-of-living crisis has not subsided for poorest communities

Cost of Living Fund, NewsBy Kate ParrinderMay 26, 2023

The consultation showed that some charities are struggling to survive, let alone thrive. However, we can use urgent needs as a way in to building more resilience, by funding a variety of activity types, and continuing to mobilise the grassroots organisations that communities really trust in times of hardship.

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OCF’s 2022 impact report reveals record year for grant-making

Corporates, Donors, Financial, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 15, 2023

In our new impact report, we look at some of the stories of change behind our grant-making total, which has exceeded £2m for the second year running. Accompanying our 2021-22 audited accounts, the report gives an update from our CEO and Chair on changes in 2022 and plans for 2023.

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OCF is recruiting into the staff team to start 2023

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 4, 2023

As we start 2023, we are excited to be recruiting several roles which will strengthen our collaboration with Oxfordshire’s grassroots communities and much-valued donors, and reinforce our finance and governance.

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Donors, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderDecember 1, 2022

We have received 86 applications to our Cost of Living Fund totalling more than £600,000. With the effects of recession looming, can you help us empower grassroots charities supporting people to make ends meet?

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As the recession bites, can you help us meet the need for cost-of-living support?

Cost of Living Fund, Donors, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderNovember 18, 2022

We have received 86 applications to our Cost of Living Fund totalling more than £600,000. With the effects of recession looming, can you help us empower grassroots charities supporting people to make ends meet?

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#DonateTheRebate to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis in Oxfordshire

Cost of Living Fund, Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderOctober 21, 2022

The Government is giving every household a £400 rebate on their energy bills from October 2022. If you don’t need your rebate, or if you can afford to contribute more, we urge you to #DonateTheRebate to our Cost of Living Fund.

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OCF team reflects on the future at UK Community Foundations Conference

Events, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderOctober 18, 2022

Staff and trustees from OCF attended the UKCF Conference in Manchester last week, which brought together nearly 400 people from over 40 community foundations across the UK and worldwide. The conference focused on how we can act now to shape a better tomorrow for our communities.

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Join us to tackle the cost-of-living crisis in Oxfordshire

Cost of Living Fund, Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderSeptember 28, 2022

For some people in Oxfordshire, this winter will bring a stark choice between heating and eating. We are partnering with Oxfordshire County Council to make urgent grants available to charitable organisations already working to tackle the crisis. If you can help, now is the time to step up and give.

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Cost-of-living crisis: OCF’s consultation reveals the challenges faced by local communities

Cost of Living Fund, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderSeptember 19, 2022

We asked our network of charity contacts what the biggest issues are for Oxfordshire communities in the cost-of-living crisis, and what type of activities need funding support. We have used the responses to design a round of funding opening next week.

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Announcing OCF’s new CEO

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderSeptember 6, 2022

OCF’s trustees are delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Zoe Sprigings, who will be taking up post in late October. Until then, longstanding senior staff member Annette Ahern will be taking up the post of Interim CEO.

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