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Collage of images from the event, including Kate speaking and groups holding up the Raise '24 logo

Football provides inspiration for Raise’24, which will nurture collaboration as well as competition

Corporates, Events, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderAugust 13, 2024

A panel of inspirational speakers from the football industry was a highlight of B4’s latest networking breakfast, where OCF spoke about the Raise’24 collective fundraising initiative.

Would you like to help us deliver our grant-making?

News, OCF, UncategorizedBy Susannah HobbsAugust 1, 2024

OCF are looking for new grants assessors and panellists to support our grant-making, with a new package of benefits for volunteers.

Zoe Sprigings, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire Community Foundation, The Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Ian Busby, Chair of Trustees at OCF

Friends and volunteers thanked at Summer Celebration event

Donors, Events, NewsBy Susannah HobbsAugust 1, 2024

We were delighted to welcome Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s (OCF) Friends and volunteers to a drinks event to thank them for their support over the last year.

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Lift off for B4 festive fundraising extravaganza ‘Raise’24’!

Events, News, UncategorizedBy Susannah HobbsJuly 31, 2024

B4 launches Raise’24, uniting Oxfordshire’s leading businesses and charities, including OCF, for social impact. This brand new annual fundraising event will bring together teams from across Oxfordshire businesses for a very different Christmas celebration.

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Mills & Reeve walk the talk on local philanthropy

Corporates, Donors, Events, Financial, News, OCFBy Kate ParrinderJune 26, 2024

We are so grateful to law firm Mills & Reeve, whose Oxford office sponsored an event at Ditchley Park last week to engage local philanthropists, building on the pro bono support and donations they have already provided to Oxfordshire Community Foundation.

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Wise Funds donation boosts OCF’s Collective Business Fund

Corporates, News, OCFBy Susannah HobbsJune 13, 2024

Wise Funds have donated over £1,600 to Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s (OCF) Collective Business Fund for a third year running, pooling funds with other Oxfordshire companies to have a greater reach across the Oxfordshire charitable sector.

What we’re doing in response to our donor survey

Donors, News, OCFBy Sophie GrantMay 31, 2024

OCF’s donor survey reveals that 83% of respondents are satisfied with the overall service they receive from OCF. We have listened to your feedback and are already implementing key insights in our plans for 2024-25.

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OCF’s 2023 impact report reveals record grant-making

Impact, News, OCFBy Susannah HobbsMay 23, 2024

We’ve launched our 2023 impact report that looks at our areas of focus for our grant-making during the year, which totalled £2.3 million, as well as stories of hope from some of the vital charities we have funded.

OCF’s latest donor report reveals nearly £560k awarded in cost-of-living grants

Cost of Living Fund, Impact, NewsBy Sophie GrantApril 22, 2024

Since December 2022, OCF has awarded nearly £560k in cost-of-living grants to 77 charitable organisations, reaching almost 50,000 direct beneficiaries across the county. 

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OCF unveils grant-making plans for the year ahead

NewsBy Susannah HobbsApril 17, 2024

We are excited to unveil our grants for the year ahead, as well as our new OCF values which are shaping our grant-making.

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Recent News
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  • Partnership with OCF enables the Beard Charitable Foundation to maximise local impact
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