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Glyn Benson at OCF 21st birthday event

One of our longest serving trustees, Glyn Benson, steps down from OCF Board

News, OCFBy adminJuly 21, 2021

Glyn Benson has stepped down from the OCF Trustee Board after 17 years. All of the team and Board wish to thank Glyn for her huge contribution to OCF and for continuing in her voluntary role on our Grants Panel. 

Bishop Steven Croft

Bishop of Oxford Steven Croft joins OCF as a Vice President

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 15, 2021

The Bishop takes up the honorary role in support of OCF’s work to improve lives by addressing social and economic disadvantage in Oxfordshire, and is committed to building stronger relationships between the Anglican Diocese and local communities.

UKCF pandemic impact REPORT LAUNCH

UK Community Foundations launches new report on the impact of the pandemic

Impact, News, OCFBy adminJuly 8, 2021

UK Community Foundations launches report on the impact of the pandemic on local Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations and their communities.

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Ian Busby joins OCF as Chair of Trustees

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 7, 2021

Ian will bring extensive business and consultancy experience to OCF, alongside his passion for local communities, which was cemented in his roles on the boards of the local Clinical Commissioning Group and a school academy trust.

Mundher Ba-shammakh

Welcome to our new intern, Mundher Ba-Shammakh

News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJuly 5, 2021

We are pleased to welcome Mundher to OCF, who has just completed his first year at Oxford University. He will work primarily on our Getting Oxfordshire Online initiative during his five-week placement.

Age Friendly pledge

Making Banbury a great place to grow old – join the Age Friendly Banbury Pledge

NewsBy adminJune 24, 2021

We are encouraging Banbury businesses, groups and organisations to become age friendly and adopt the Age Friendly Banbury Pledge to unite the town in being mindful of its older residents and how they access services local to them.

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Put your old laptops to good use!

Donors, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJune 17, 2021

The pandemic has highlighted that lack of online access is a serious issue that limits people’s life chances and wellbeing. Getting Oxfordshire Online will refurbish devices donated by the public and local businesses for school children, isolated older people and others in need.

Kate Fyson

Thank you to trustee Kate Fyson as she steps down from OCF Board

News, OCFBy adminMay 18, 2021

Kate Fyson has stepped down from the OCF trustee board, as she reached the end of her three year term of office. We wish to thank her for all her support.

HRH with Jane Cranston and April McDonnell serving tea outside

The Earl of Wessex visits homeless support projects across Oxford

Groups, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderMay 13, 2021

Oxford had the chance to showcase the innovative support provided for people experiencing homelessness in the city with a visit from HRH The Earl of Wessex. Partners from Oxfordshire Homeless Movement greeted The Earl and shared how local organisations had adapted their work in response to the pandemic.

Katy and Helen

Changes in the OCF team, as we welcome a new Finance Manager

News, OCFBy adminMay 13, 2021

After over five years at OCF, Katy Smith is stepping down as Finance Manager. We welcome Helen Saunders, who recently joined the team.

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