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Two-thirds of wealthy individuals would like more philanthropy advice, CAF report reveals

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 10, 2015

New research published by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has shown that two-thirds of wealthy clients surveyed would like more support from their trusted advisors, especially when it comes to understanding social causes – but that they expect this advice to be free or low cost.

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Eynsham Museum Fund opens under OCF’s umbrella

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 3, 2015

OCF has provided a home for the Eynsham Museum Fund, which aims to nurture the pride of the community for its roots and provide an inspiration for future generations. Using OCF for the fund means the villagers are following a recent recommendation by the Charity Commission about alternatives to creating a new charity.

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OCF is recruiting for a new Chair of Trustees

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJune 18, 2015

Oxfordshire Community Foundation is now seeking a strong, strategic thinker to lead the board and influence other major players, as current Chair Anna Moon plans to retire in 2016 after many years of outstanding service.

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OCF launches the first in a series of professional advisor briefings

Events, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJune 8, 2015

Local solicitors, accountants and financial advisors are invited to a professional advisor briefing on efficient alternatives to private trusts and charities, on Thursday 2nd July. The briefing will include nibbles and drinks and the chance to chat informally with us about how we can help give excellent philanthropy advice.

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OCF investment managers CCLA win Ethical Investment Fund of the Year

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMay 21, 2015

The preferred investment manager for UK community foundations, CCLA, have been recognised for their ethical credentials, beating Henderson Global Investors and Newton Investment Management to win a Charity Times Better Society Award.

Anne Davies and Nick Case

OCF appoints new trustees with IT and finance specialisms

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 1, 2015

We are delighted to welcome Anne Davies and Nick Case to our Board of Trustees, who bring a wealth of business expertise to the organisation from their work in the private sector and long experience of information systems and financial management.

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Community foundations lobby for philanthropy incentives in the next General Election

Donors, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMarch 11, 2015

Community foundations UK-wide are now collectively in the top 15 for charitable endowments held in the UK, with the second fastest growing endowment in the country. As we approach the General Election, umbrella organisation UKCF is lobbying for the next government to make local philanthropy one of its key strategic priorities.

Community foundations manage multiple gifts of £1 million and above

Donors, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 2, 2015

Last year, 13 community foundations across the UK received gifts of £1 million and above, working with private donors, corporations and trusts and foundations.

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UK-wide Philanthropy Fellowship inspires £25 million in charitable gifts

Donors, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderDecember 16, 2014

The Philanthropy Fellowship, a network of community philanthropists set up to inspire a greater culture of giving in the UK, hits a milestone this December as a new report documenting great British philanthropy is published.

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Mark Carney: community foundations promote social capital

Corporates, Donors, Financial, Groups, NewsBy Kate ParrinderDecember 3, 2014

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has praised the role of community foundations in creating an inclusive capitalism, as OCF-funded charity My Life My Choice starts a new campaign asking for tolerance and inclusion.

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