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Bank of England Governor meets Oxfordshire charities in forum convened by Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Community Benefit funds, Donors, NewsBy Susannah HobbsMarch 24, 2026

The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, visited Oxford last week to hear first-hand from people on the frontline of Oxfordshire’s charitable sector, at an event convened by Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Celebrating the Impact of B4 Raise’25: £74,000 Raised for Oxfordshire Charities

Community Benefit funds, Corporates, Grant-making services, NewsBy Susannah HobbsMarch 18, 2026

Through the B4 Raise’25 campaign, more than £74,000 has been raised for 12 local charities, supporting people across Oxfordshire at every stage of life

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OCF distributes £250,000 to local charities providing life’s essentials for Oxfordshire residents

Groups, Impact, Living Essentials Fund, NewsBy Susannah HobbsMarch 5, 2026

31 charities have received grant funding from OCF’s Living Essentials Fund, working to help the most disadvantaged in our county who are struggling to afford the basics to live a stable and safe life.

Oxfordshire Community Foundation continues to strengthen cyber security for long-term resilience

News, OCF, UncategorizedBy Susannah HobbsMarch 4, 2026

Oxfordshire Community Foundation invests in a number of proactive cyber security measures to ensure it is well-placed to strengthen defences

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2025 annual accounts reveal a record-breaking year for OCF’s grant-making

Financial, OCF, UncategorizedBy Susannah HobbsFebruary 11, 2026

Oxfordshire Community Foundation has published its annual accounts for the financial year 2024-25, revealing a landmark year for the charity. A record-breaking £2.5 million in grants was awarded to grassroots charities across the county, thanks to the generosity of philanthropists, partners and supporters where income has topped over £2 million.

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OCF strengthens donor support with appointment of Senior Philanthropy Advisor

Donor-Advised Funds, News, OCF team news, UncategorizedBy Susannah HobbsFebruary 9, 2026

Oxfordshire Community Foundation is delighted to welcome Naomi Lyons to our team as Senior Philanthropy Advisor, a new role that strengthens the personalised support we offer to our fundholders.

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Community Capacity Fund awards £521,000 to help people live well

Community Capacity, Grant-making services, Impact, NewsBy Susannah HobbsJanuary 21, 2026

Grants totalling £347,000 have been awarded to charitable organisations across Oxfordshire to help people to live well and healthily in their communities for as long as possible. The Community Capacity Fund has been able to fund a total of 30 grassroots charitable organisations.

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Why professional advisors are turning to OCF for expert philanthropy support.

News, Professional AdvisorsBy Susannah HobbsJanuary 5, 2026

Client expectations are evolving. Increasingly, lawyers are being asked to provide more than legal expertise alone — clients want guidance to make a genuine, positive difference in their communities. Oxfordshire Community Foundation can support legal professionals with insightful, impactful philanthropic advice.

OCF impact report reveals our 30th year building thriving communities is a record breaker!

Impact, News, OCF, UncategorizedBy Susannah HobbsDecember 18, 2025

OCF impact report reveals our 30th year building thriving communities is a record breaker! 2025 has brought our biggest ever year of grant-making, helping to build on three decades of empowering Oxfordshire’s charities.

OCF celebrate 30th birthday at joyful evening

Events, News, OCFBy Susannah HobbsDecember 3, 2025

OCF’s 30th birthday brought together our wonderful community of donors, funders, grantees, volunteers and supporters to celebrate at The Randolph Hotel in Oxford.

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  • Bank of England Governor meets Oxfordshire charities in forum convened by Oxfordshire Community Foundation
  • Celebrating the Impact of B4 Raise’25: £74,000 Raised for Oxfordshire Charities
  • OCF distributes £250,000 to local charities providing life’s essentials for Oxfordshire residents
  • Oxfordshire Community Foundation continues to strengthen cyber security for long-term resilience
  • 2025 annual accounts reveal a record-breaking year for OCF’s grant-making
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