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Jonathan Aitken and Leroy Skeete

Jonathan Aitken to share ‘bird’s eye’ and ‘worm’s eye’ view of criminal justice system

Donors, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMarch 10, 2016

As a finale to his year as High Sheriff, Tom Birch Reynardson has invited former Chief Secretary of the Treasury Jonathan Aitken to give a talk at the Said Business School. Convicted of perjury and imprisoned in 1999, he will share an insider’s understanding of why such a huge percentage of offenders return to jail.

Laura Chapman, Lisa Compton, David Astor, Ann Buchanan

Laura and Lisa join the OCF Board as we say goodbye to David and Ann

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMarch 1, 2016

OCF welcomes Laura Chapman and Lisa Compton as trustees, who bring a huge amount of charity and financial management expertise to the foundation. We are also saying a heartfelt thank you to David Astor and Ann Buchanan, who have now left the OCF Board after many years of dedicated hard work.

The Sovereign panel at the event

Community projects on show at Sovereign Housing grants celebration

Events, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 23, 2016

A wide range of projects supported by OCF’s Sovereign Housing grant programme came together on Saturday to share their achievements with the Sovereign grants panel. The panel is made up of residents from the housing association’s properties in Oxfordshire, with grants being administered by the community foundation.

Broughton Castle with moat

OCF to celebrate coming of age at Broughton Castle

Donors, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 18, 2016

We celebrate our 21st birthday in 2016. As OCF comes of age, we want to build strong collaborations with partners who will be able to help us make an even bigger difference to Oxfordshire’s most vulnerable. Our event at the historic Broughton Castle will be the chance to hear from us and from eminent philosopher A.C.Grayling about the role of philanthropy in Oxfordshire today.

Old ladies dancing

Charity makes the case for the role of arts in healthcare at groundbreaking showcase

Events, Groups, Impact, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 9, 2016

The first national Arts in Health Conference was an inspiring example of a proactive, preventative approach to addressing social problems. Charity ‘Arts Enterprise with a Social Purpose’ (Aesop) showcased a series of pioneering arts projects that had proven benefits to people with health difficulties.

Reciprocate member logos

Reciprocate responsible business group reaches 40 members

Corporates, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 4, 2016

OCF’s new responsible business initiative Reciprocate now has 40 local companies signed up. The group of businesses are committed to collaborating to support the local community more effectively, taking a proactive approach to addressing social problems.

Lord Lieutenant Tom Stevenson releases balloons in the chapel at Christchurch

Lieutenancy boosts boards of local charities via trustee list

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 29, 2016

Thanks to a potential trustee list held by Lord Lieutenant Tim Stevenson’s office, several charities have recruited new Board members with a wealth of experience, including OCVA, Community First Oxfordshire – and Oxfordshire Community Foundation!

Judge Ross and Hannah Prince at Getting Court

Oxford judges back High Sheriff’s Getting Court initiative for schoolchildren

Donors, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 22, 2016

The High Sheriff hosted an event in Oxford Crown Court last night to celebrate a programme that introduces young people to the world of the courts. The project is administered through a charitable fund held and managed by OCF.

Katy Smith, Finance Guru

OCF welcomes new Finance Guru Katy Smith

Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 14, 2016

Chartered Accountant Katy joins us with an experienced financial background, including roles at EY and Wenn Townsend. She will bring vital financial management to support the staff and trustees as OCF grows.

Flooding in York

UK community foundations rally to help people affected by flooding

Donors, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 4, 2016

As flooding continues to affect communities in Scotland and the North of England, a UK-wide appeal has been launched to support flood victims. Coordinated by umbrella body UK Community Foundations (UKCF), the appeal will benefit from match funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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