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Sarah Taylor in her High Sheriff's robes

New High Sheriff Sarah Taylor is sworn in

Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 20, 2016

Sarah Taylor this week took over from Tom Birch Reynardson as Oxfordshire’s High Sheriff, a year-long ceremonial and community role. During her shrieval year Sarah will be working with OCF to support and fundraise for people in the county who have caring roles.

Eileen Cavalier speaking at the Oxford Union

Farewell to Eileen Cavalier, philanthropist

Donors, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderApril 15, 2016

We were saddened recently to hear that Eileen Cavalier, founder of the London College of Beauty Therapy and a friend of community foundations, passed away recently. Eileen spoke at our debate in November at the Oxford Union, making the case for the beauty industry’s philanthropic activity.

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Reciprocate members offered free leadership development opportunity

Corporates, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMarch 30, 2016

Members of our responsible business group have the chance to take part in a Transpersonal Leadership Masterclass, being offered free by local professional development company Leadershape.

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Panel Chair who presided over £5 million of OCF grant-making retires after 13 years

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMarch 24, 2016

Lady Stephanie North has been a trustee of Oxfordshire Community Foundation since 2003, and as Chair of the Grants Panel has been a key figure in giving away £5.3 million to 1,700 different local charities and community groups. She is replaced as Grants Chair by Laura Chapman.

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Senior business leaders gather at Reciprocate launch to commit to better community engagement

Corporates, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMarch 16, 2016

Representatives from 50 local companies attended the launch of the new responsible business group Reciprocate. At the event, which was generously sponsored by Reciprocate member Withy King and hosted by The Ashmolean, participants were inspired to work more collaboratively to help the local community.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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