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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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Local firm LeaderShape offers innovative CSR package by donating fee percentage

Corporates, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderAugust 19, 2016

Leadership development organisation Leadershape Global is supporting the local community by donating 10% of any fees received from work commissioned or referred by members of OCF’s responsible business group Reciprocate. Any funds raised will go towards Reciprocate’s mission of empowering members to offer their time and talents to local charities.

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OCF transforms unclaimed client balances from solicitor firms into an asset for the community

Corporates, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderAugust 11, 2016

Where residual monies on client accounts cannot be traced and returned to the original owner, professional firms are required to give these unclaimed balances to charity. Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is working with local law firms to turn these unused funds into community investments.

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Oxfordshire Funders’ Forum to bring local grant-making charities together

Donors, Events, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderAugust 5, 2016

Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) will bring together decision-makers and trustees from local funding organisations on 13th October 2016. Hosted by Lord Lieutenant Tim Stevenson, the event will be the chance for charity funders to explore issues in common.

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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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Research into employer-supported volunteering receives local input

Corporates, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJune 27, 2016

Representatives from voluntary organisations across the Thames Valley attended a workshop held in Oxford on 22nd June, which gathered local views on a government initiative to enhance employer-supported volunteering.

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“An impressive story well told”: OCF celebrates 21 years of community investment at Broughton Castle

Donors, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJune 20, 2016

Guests at the event were treated to a warm welcome from the Fiennes family in the stunning surroundings of the castle, as well as an exclusive preview of the new Oxfordshire Uncovered report, and a virtuoso keynote speech by philosopher A.C. Grayling.

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