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New report encourages the charitable sector to make better use of data

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderNovember 2, 2016

New research published today by New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) investigates the untapped potential of data held by charity funders. OCF’s Chief Executive Jayne Woodley was interviewed as part of the research, alongside several other UK community foundations.

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Community foundations across the UK publish local social needs reports Vital Signs

Donors, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderOctober 7, 2016

This week saw the launch of 17 Vital Signs reports, which measure social trends and issues, and bring in the view of local communities. Similarly, OCF’s Oxfordshire Uncovered research is already starting conversations about the need for strategic charitable investment.

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OCF donor supports asylum seekers and refugees in Oxford

Donors, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderSeptember 30, 2016

Using her charitable fund with the community foundation, our donor has recently given £25,000 to local charities Asylum Welcome and Oxford City of Sanctuary, which provide a warm welcome to people from all over the world seeking refuge in our city.

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Reciprocate businesses share expertise with charities via skills workshop series

Corporates, Events, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderSeptember 23, 2016

Led by accountancy firm Clark Howes, Reciprocate Encounters is a quarterly-run professional skills programme delivered by companies who want to share their wealth of knowledge and experience with the charity sector on a range of business-critical areas.

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High Sheriff Sarah Taylor raises £55k for Oxfordshire carers

Financial, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderAugust 24, 2016

This year’s High Sheriff of Oxfordshire Sarah Taylor is on a mission to support the people she describes as “unsung heroes” – those who are dedicated to caring for family or friends who are ill. She has so far raised nearly £74,000, of which the majority will be distributed amongst charities supporting Oxfordshire carers.

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Homes for Oxford continues quest for affordable housing in the city

Donors, Financial, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 29, 2016

OCF is supporting Homes for Oxford in the search for a site for innovative affordable housing. The alliance of community housing projects put in a bid to develop the Wolvercote paper mill site, which was unsuccessful, but the group plans to build on the learning and investment for future projects.

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Midcounties Co-operative provides cash injection to Oxfordshire community groups

Corporates, Donors, Financial, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 21, 2016

Charities and community groups in Oxfordshire have received a helping hand this month after The Midcounties Co-operative enabled groups to access grants totalling £17,030 via their fund with Oxfordshire Community Foundation. New applications will be sought in August.

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New online network Locl promotes collaboration between small charities

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 15, 2016

Yellow Submarine founder Toby Staveley has created a new online platform for small local charities to share knowledge, build consortia, and gain combined impact and PR. So far 168 groups have joined Locl Oxfordshire, with more members sought.

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Nominations sought for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 8, 2016

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of The Queen’s coronation.

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Local charity given funding boost for project to reduce re-offending

Donors, Events, Financial, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJune 3, 2016

Former High Sheriff of Oxfordshire Tom Birch Reynardson has raised over £20,000 for an innovative project run by local charity Aspire Oxford, which will reduce re-offending rates across Oxfordshire.

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