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.
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.
Thriving in Nature Fund celebrates first year of grantmaking at Asthall Manor
OCF brought together Thriving in Nature grantees and donors for a celebration and learning event at Asthall Manor, to recognise the impact already being seen from the inaugural 2024 grants.
Oxfordshire Community Foundation announce grant-making plans for 2025
OCF unveil their grant-making plans for the year ahead, offering a wide variety of grants to support Oxfordshire’s grassroots charities.
Oxfordshire Community Foundation celebrates 30 years of empowering county’s charities
Oxfordshire Community Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, having distributed more than £20 million in grants to improve lives and tackle inequalities across Oxfordshire.
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund shares latest impact of 21 local projects in the Didcot area
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, hosted by Oxfordshire Community Foundation, celebrates the impact of local projects that are making a significant change in the lives of neighbours in their community.