Celebrating the Impact of B4 Raise’25: £74,000 Raised for Oxfordshire Charities
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
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.
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.
OCF’s evolving approach to grant-making: listening, learning and leading
At Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF), we are continually evolving how we support local charitable organisations through our grant-making, with a streamlined application process and supportive approach. We strive to be a gold-standard grant-maker, working to ensure that funding is more than just a transaction. Putting communities first The last two years have seen the Grants…
St Michael’s and All Saints’ Charities partners with OCF for annual grant-making
Oxford-based charity, St Michael’s and All Saints’ Charities has partnered with Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) for its 2024 grants awards, donating £30,000 to benefit people with the most pressing needs
Community Capacity Fund awards £347k to help people to 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.
Local grant-makers build best practice at Oxfordshire Funders’ Forum
This event brought together local funders to share best practice, explore challenges and showcase some of the solutions that could make them more effective. This included best-practice grant-making, succession planning and investment management.