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Ground-breaking approach in tackling homelessness to be adopted across Oxfordshire

NewsBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 22, 2021

All of Oxfordshire’s councils have agreed to work towards a housing-led approach to preventing and ending homelessness, following the publication of a crucial feasibility study by Crisis. The study brought in significant contributions from partners in Oxfordshire Homeless Movement, of which OCF is a founding member.  

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Age Friendly Banbury partnership update receives a new look

NewsBy Kate WalkerFebruary 18, 2021

Age Friendly Banbury has been sending out regular updates, to all its partners and supporters, to keep everyone interested informed about local events, initiatives and news. The latest version of this update received a new look.

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COVID response appeal raises £65k in new donations for grassroots community support

Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 11, 2021

Donations to our Community Resilience Fund reached new heights in January, as a result of our appeal to fund urgent projects responding to the third lockdown. We are so grateful for the generosity of our supporters, which means we are able to meet the immediate priorities, and are now looking to the next few months to understand ongoing community needs.

Festive homelessness campaign raised £60k to support the most vulnerable

Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderFebruary 3, 2021

Thanks to the generosity of the community, Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) was able to raise funds that will now be used to help those at the sharp end of homelessness. OCF hosts OHM’s project management and fundraising.

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Oxford University study reveals extent of challenges faced by under-fives and their families in lockdown

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 27, 2021

A report commissioned by Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) makes recommendations for how best to support parents of young families that are struggling in lockdown.

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OCF warns of epidemic of loneliness in Oxfordshire as lockdowns reduce support services for the most vulnerable

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 22, 2021

Our new report suggests that loneliness is driven by feelings of disconnection from civic life rather than distance from people, with urban residents most likely to feel lonely. It says charities are reporting increased demand for support.

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Requests for COVID-19 funding soar in response to lockdown 3 – can you help OCF support the community?

Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 14, 2021

OCF’s latest grants round, opened last week in response to lockdown 3, has been overwhelmed with applications, indicating a great continued frontline need. We are therefore appealing for donations to help support this response.

OCF welcomes new Project Manager – Getting Oxfordshire Online

News, OCFBy Kate WalkerJanuary 13, 2021

OCF is delighted to welcome Olwen Lintern-Smyth as Project Manager for our new initiative Getting Oxfordshire Online. Our new collaborative initiative aims to get more people online by refurbishing devices, unlocking more data and connectivity, and upskilling beneficiaries. 

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Anglian Water COVID grants available now through community foundations

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 12, 2021

Hundreds of local causes continue to benefit from Anglian Water’s community funding as Anglian Water unlocks second half of £1 million funding pot to help communities battle second wave, with funding available to Oxfordshire charities.

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OCF reopens Community Resilience Fund in response to lockdown 3

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJanuary 7, 2021

A new round of grants of up to £5,000 to support COVID-19 response and recovery is now open for applications. Priority will be given to projects that are responding to the latest lockdown. Applications will be assessed and funds allocated on a rolling, weekly basis.

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