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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 adminFebruary 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 adminJanuary 25, 2023

In December 2022 The Cost of Living Fund awarded its first set of grants, totalling £286,165 to 42 local organisations, supporting charitable organisations working to help the most disadvantaged in our county cope with this unprecedented crisis. 

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The Didcot Powerhouse Fund – empowering the local community

Donors, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy adminNovember 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 adminNovember 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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Tackling health inequalities – summary of our webinar

Events, Groups, News, OCFBy adminOctober 3, 2022

At our webinar in September, Public Health Oxfordshire explained their approach to tackling health inequalities.

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Grants awarded to support older people and reduce loneliness or isolation

Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy adminSeptember 26, 2022

OCF is delighted to have awarded grants totalling over £21,000 from the Sir George Earle Benevolent Fund. These grants are enabling local organisations to support older people and reduce loneliness or isolation. 

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Cost-of-living crisis: OCF’s consultation reveals the challenges faced by local communities

Cost of Living Fund, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderSeptember 19, 2022

We asked our network of charity contacts what the biggest issues are for Oxfordshire communities in the cost-of-living crisis, and what type of activities need funding support. We have used the responses to design a round of funding opening next week.

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Upcoming webinar: Tackling health inequalities in Oxfordshire

Events, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderAugust 9, 2022

Join us on Wednesday 21st September from 2 to 3pm to hear how the public and charitable sectors are improving mental and physical health in Oxfordshire.

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