Empower us to nurture thriving communities across Oxfordshire
Patrons empower us and the charities we support by committing to a substantial unrestricted gift for three years or more. By funding value-added grant-making and donor-care services, Patrons can feel proud to give:
Our work starts with uncovering the barriers to the safety and fulfilment of local people, and centres on investing in the grassroots charitable organisations that help them.
We strive to add value at every stage of the philanthropic journey:
None of our work would be possible without employing and investing in our people:
Patrons join an established community of Oxfordshire’s influencers.
OCF works alongside charitable organisations of all sizes to deliver impact in our county, as well as having long-term relationships with statutory bodies and community leaders. Our work is supported by our President, the Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire Marjorie Glasgow BEM, and we work closely with every High Sheriff in office annually.
OCF’s patrons commit to a substantial unrestricted gift for three years or more. This enables our team to provide value-adding grant-making and donor care services.
In 2025, OCF will be 30 years old. Please consider becoming a Patron so that we can be here to support local communities for the next 30 years.
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“I have become a patron of Oxfordshire Community Foundation to empower the team in their collaboration with donors and local charities to support the development of thriving communities across Oxfordshire. I trust OCF to work through their networks to direct resources to where they are most needed.”
“I have found OCF excellent to work with, your funding process is well thought out, easy to navigate and supportive throughout the process, much easier than others.”
“Thank you for this funding opportunity. Your team is always extremely helpful, understanding and professional in any dealings we have with you.”
“The wellbeing of OCF is fundamental to the wellbeing of the charitable sector in Oxfordshire. This is why I would like Jane’s legacy to support OCF as a Patron.”
“I am delighted that via our fund with OCF we can join together with other donors to support causes we are all passionate about. It means we can do more good by working as a collective.”
“OCF has been a key partner in delivering efficient, effective and independent rounds of community funding. Their evidence-based approach and broad reach into the community sector has helped us deliver support across Oxfordshire’s communities in a way that is transparent as well as fast.”
“OCF’s knowledge and resources drive real change. They unlock the power of community, allowing people to feel more connected to those around them, and for all who live in Oxfordshire to have better lives.”
“Working with OCF is the simple way to give to the themes I care about the most. I would never have known about many of the causes I’ve helped without them. They are doing vital work and they need our support.”
The Ark T Centre is an arts project in East Oxford, and is situated in a high-risk area for Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). Ark T is an open and inclusive community, where people, art, and powerful ideas come together, using the transformative powers of creativity to change lives.
SOFEA’s mission is to enable the transformation of people’s lives, and their communities, with a major focus on young people. They enable people to fulfil their potential through work, wellbeing, study and purpose projects, providing the means of reducing the immediate effects of disadvantage by relieving food insecurity in the wider community.
Good Food Oxford supports the existing work of many organisations in and around the city working to make our food system more nourishing, less wasteful and more sustainable.
