Thanks given to OCF supporters at summer drinks event
Oxfordshire Community Foundation thanks its supporters at a Summer Celebration event, helping OCF to deliver its work and transform lives across the county.
Fund launched in memory of Oxfordshire-based parents
Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is privileged to be managing a new named fund, set up in memory of the late Bob and Alison Michael. The fund will focus on supporting community organisations in South Oxfordshire, where they lived.
OCF expands its leadership to match its increased ambition for the county
Oxfordshire Community Foundation has enhanced its team to match its increased ambition for the county as it continues its mission to build thriving communities. New appointments have recently been made at staff, trustee and honorary levels.
Thriving in Nature Fund opens for second year of grantmaking
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Thriving in Nature Fund is open for applications from charitable organisations in Oxfordshire working to improve lives through green spaces.
John May takes up the baton from James Macnamara as High Sheriff of Oxfordshire
On 3rd April James Macnamara ended his term as High Sheriff of Oxfordshire where he recognised those in the lesser-known roles in the justice system. He handed over to John May, a distinguished leader in the voluntary, education and youth work sectors. James Macnamara’s tenure as the 2024-25 High Sheriff was marked by his desire…
Thriving in Nature Fund celebrates first year of grantmaking at Asthall Manor
OCF brought together Thriving in Nature grantees and donors for a celebration and learning event at Asthall Manor, to recognise the impact already being seen from the inaugural 2024 grants.
Oxfordshire Community Foundation celebrates 30 years of empowering county’s charities
Oxfordshire Community Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, having distributed more than £20 million in grants to improve lives and tackle inequalities across Oxfordshire.
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund shares latest impact of 21 local projects in the Didcot area
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, hosted by Oxfordshire Community Foundation, celebrates the impact of local projects that are making a significant change in the lives of neighbours in their community.
Funds raised by businesses at Raise’24 reach 10 beneficiary charities supporting people at every stage of life
Grants totalling £36k have now been made to the hard-hitting charities, which tackle issues as diverse as mental health for young people, genetic health conditions, homelessness, sexual abuse, unemployment, cancer support, loneliness and isolation, and palliative care.
Living Essentials Fund awards over £270k to charitable organisations in Oxfordshire
£270,000 has been distributed to 33 charitable organisations with funding from Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Living Essentials Fund. This is empowering them to deliver their work through the winter months to Oxfordshire residents who are struggling to provide the essentials for themselves and their families.