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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from all of us!

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderDecember 19, 2016

Please note that our office will be closed from midday on Friday 23rd December, opening again on Tuesday 3rd January. If you need to contact us urgently during this time, you can call Jayne on 07775 625942.

Full Circle volunteers and school children

Full Circle: a local charity that has turned things around

Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderDecember 16, 2016

Full Circle is an intergenerational charity that has been working with schools in Oxfordshire for 15 years. Over the past 12 months, OCF has been proactively supporting the charity whilst it was struggling to make ends meet. We are delighted that they are now back on their feet and have exciting plans for the future.

Sir Stephen Bubb

Greater effectiveness needed in charitable sector, says Charity Futures event

Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderDecember 9, 2016

The Charity Futures programme, led by Sir Stephen Bubb and funded by Woodford Investment Management, aims to improve the effectiveness of charities. OCF attended and presented at their event, which brought together representatives from the charity sector to understand challenges to its sustainability.

Sisters spend Christmas together for the first time at a Lemn Sissay dinner

Christmas Dinner Oxford to create festive memories for young care leavers

Donors, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderNovember 28, 2016

Christmas can be particularly difficult time for people who weren’t brought up alongside their biological families. This year, a group of volunteers is organising a Christmas dinner for 18-30 year olds who have recently left care, creating festive memories for them that they may never have experienced before.

Sarah Taylor with Time for Change at the Caring Matters Conference

High Sheriff Sarah Taylor brings carers together at Caring Matters conference

Donors, Events, Financial, Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderNovember 25, 2016

Carers Oxfordshire held its fourth annual Caring Matters Conference on 25th November at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, and addressed key issues in caring in 2016. The conference offered carers and professionals essential information and advice around the caring role.

John Taylor talking to guests at Broughton Castle

OCF’s 2016 accounts reveal thriving and stable organisation

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderNovember 18, 2016

OCF has published its 2016 accounts, which show that the organisation has successfully stewarded over £1 million in donations for the third consecutive year, and achieved a sustained level of grant-making. With the appointment of a new Chair, OCF also strengthened its governance and strategy during 2016.

Simon Barnard Charity Triage

OCF launches new Charity Triage service for struggling charities

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderNovember 11, 2016

Provided in collaboration with OCVA and Charity Mentors Oxfordshire, Charity Triage will provide confidential support to charities that find themselves facing an uncertain future. The initiative will help clarify problems and pinpoint the right support in terms of training, leadership or funding.

Cover of the report

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.

Victorian gable of the Irving Building

Homes for Oxford prepares new bid for the Irving Building

Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderOctober 28, 2016

Homes for Oxford is preparing a community-led bid to purchase the Irving Building, a Victorian school building in East Oxford which they propose converting into affordable housing and a community space.

Andy Boyd talking at the event

Cybercrime and community policing hot topics for members at Reciprocate event

Corporates, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderOctober 21, 2016

Members of OCF’s responsible business group Reciprocate gathered at Thames Valley Police HQ South in Kidlington last night to learn more about the force’s community policing strategies and understand the impact of cybercrime. The launch of the Reciprocate website was also announced.

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