Oxfordshire Community Foundation continues to strengthen cyber security for long-term resilience
Oxfordshire Community Foundation invests in a number of proactive cyber security measures to ensure it is well-placed to strengthen defences
2025 annual accounts reveal a record-breaking year for OCF’s grant-making
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.
OCF strengthens donor support with appointment of Senior Philanthropy Advisor
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.
Community Capacity Fund awards £521,000 to help people live well
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.
Why professional advisors are turning to OCF for expert philanthropy support.
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!
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
OCF’s 30th birthday brought together our wonderful community of donors, funders, grantees, volunteers and supporters to celebrate at The Randolph Hotel in Oxford.
OCF hosts new arts fund to continue legacy of OYAP Trust
Young people will continue to benefit from the creative arts thanks to a donation of £10,000 following the closure of OYAP Trust. OYAP Trust was an award-winning arts charity in Bicester that gave vulnerable young people access to the creative arts, education and training opportunities, helping them develop skills, confidence and self-esteem. Their work with…
OCF’s Funders’ Forum explores how grant-makers can make a lasting difference
On 13th October, around 50 representatives from charitable trusts, foundations and funding panels gathered at The Gradel Institute for Charity, for Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s seventh annual Funders’ Forum – a thought-provoking afternoon of discussion, learning and connection sponsored by Cazenove Capital.
13 new grants awarded to help Oxfordshire communities thrive in nature
Oxfordshire Community Foundation has awarded 13 new grants through its Thriving in Nature Fund, supporting grassroots organisations that connect people with nature to improve wellbeing, inclusion and opportunity.