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Community capacity grants still on offer to change lives – one musical at a time!

Groups, Impact, NewsBy Susannah HobbsMarch 2, 2023

A second round of Community Capacity grants are now available for community groups and organisations supporting people to live well and independently within their own communities. Find and more and hear about how one community group is using their funding.

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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.

Didcot Powerhouse Fund takes deep dive into 17 grassroots projects funded in 2022

Donors, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Louise SloanFebruary 6, 2023

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund launched its 2022 Impact Report at an event on 2nd February, sharing the positive outcomes of their grant-giving last year.  Chair Elizabeth Paris thanked OCF for their help in administering the fund and pulling the report together.

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OCF gives £286k boost to charities tackling the cost-of-living crisis

Cost of Living Fund, Donors, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Louise SloanJanuary 25, 2023

In December 2022 The Cost of Living Fund awarded its first set of grants, totalling £286,165 to 43 local organisations, supporting charitable organisations working to help the most disadvantaged in our county cope with this unprecedented crisis. 

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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.

OCF reflects on 2022: changes, challenges and community

Impact, News, OCFBy Kate WalkerDecember 14, 2022

As we come to the end of 2022, OCF reflects on a year of changes, challenges and community. Thank you for all of your support throughout 2022. We are taking a break for Christmas, closing our office (and laptops!) from the end of Thursday 22nd December. We will be back in January 2023 with further details on our plans for the year ahead. 

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OCF supporters gather to celebrate Giving Tuesday at the Story Museum

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?

Montage of photos of some of the charities Didcot Powerhouse fund has supported

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund – empowering the local community

Donors, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate WalkerNovember 16, 2022

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund – empowering the local community – read inspiring stories on the impact of the grants awarded to local organisations.

Picture of an older lady chatting in a community centre. New grants to help community groups with their energy bill costs funded by Oxfordshire County Council.

New energy support scheme to help community buildings stay open

Financial, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate WalkerNovember 2, 2022

A new Community Building Energy Support Scheme, funded by Oxfordshire County Council is now available through Oxfordshire Community Foundation. Local community groups will be able to access additional support to keep their buildings open this winter. 

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  • Community capacity grants still on offer to change lives – one musical at a time!
  • OCF’s 2022 impact report reveals record year for grant-making
  • Didcot Powerhouse Fund takes deep dive into 17 grassroots projects funded in 2022
  • OCF gives £286k boost to charities tackling the cost-of-living crisis
  • OCF is recruiting into the staff team to start 2023
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