Oxfordshire Community Foundation continues to strengthen cyber security for long-term resilience
Oxfordshire Community Foundation invests in a number of proactive cyber security measures to ensure it is well-placed to strengthen defences
2025 annual accounts reveal a record-breaking year for OCF’s grant-making
Oxfordshire Community Foundation has published its annual accounts for the financial year 2024-25, revealing a landmark year for the charity. A record-breaking £2.5 million in grants was awarded to grassroots charities across the county, thanks to the generosity of philanthropists, partners and supporters where income has topped over £2 million.
OCF strengthens donor support with appointment of Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Oxfordshire Community Foundation is delighted to welcome Naomi Lyons to our team as Senior Philanthropy Advisor, a new role that strengthens the personalised support we offer to our fundholders.
OCF impact report reveals our 30th year building thriving communities is a record breaker!
OCF impact report reveals our 30th year building thriving communities is a record breaker! 2025 has brought our biggest ever year of grant-making, helping to build on three decades of empowering Oxfordshire’s charities.
OCF hosts new arts fund to continue legacy of OYAP Trust
Young people will continue to benefit from the creative arts thanks to a donation of £10,000 following the closure of OYAP Trust. OYAP Trust was an award-winning arts charity in Bicester that gave vulnerable young people access to the creative arts, education and training opportunities, helping them develop skills, confidence and self-esteem. Their work with…
OCF’s Funders’ Forum explores how grant-makers can make a lasting difference
On 13th October, around 50 representatives from charitable trusts, foundations and funding panels gathered at The Gradel Institute for Charity, for Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s seventh annual Funders’ Forum – a thought-provoking afternoon of discussion, learning and connection sponsored by Cazenove Capital.
13 new grants awarded to help Oxfordshire communities thrive in nature
Oxfordshire Community Foundation has awarded 13 new grants through its Thriving in Nature Fund, supporting grassroots organisations that connect people with nature to improve wellbeing, inclusion and opportunity.
OCF secures £50k match fund for B4’s Raise’25 initiative
A generous anonymous match-funder has agreed to donate £1 for every £1 raised for collective fundraising initiative Raise’25, up to £50k. The match creates a target of £100k to be distributed to 12 local charities that support people from cradle to grave.
Partnership with OCF enables the Beard Charitable Foundation to maximise local impact
The Beard Charitable Foundation has awarded £66,300 in grants to 16 local charities through its named fund held by Oxfordshire Community Foundation, supporting grassroots initiatives and employee-led fundraising efforts.
Thriving in Nature Fund opens for second year of grantmaking
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Thriving in Nature Fund is open for applications from charitable organisations in Oxfordshire working to improve lives through green spaces.