Every person in Oxfordshire deserves to live a fulfilling life, filled with hope and ambition for the future. Sadly, this is not the case for all residents.
Our latest edition of Oxfordshire Uncovered reveals the daily challenges currently faced by many people, and the key role played by Oxfordshire’s grassroots charitable organisations in supporting people to thrive. Community foundations throughout the UK have long been trusted to understand these needs and harness the power of philanthropy in meeting them.
Oxfordshire is known for its wealth and beauty. Yet behind the headlines, parts of our county still face real disadvantage.
Life chances vary substantially across the county and even within neighbouring postcodes: while the University of Oxford tops global league tables, there are children living on the outskirts of the city who are not even attaining the English national average for education. This directly impacts their opportunities to grow up to lead fulfilling and happy lives. Poverty and deprivation affect people’s health, wellbeing, education and aspiration. Life can be a daily struggle for many people to keep themselves and their family safe, warm and nourished.
Since we first published Oxfordshire Uncovered a decade ago, a transformation has swept across Oxfordshire, with the county attracting multi-million-pound investments from the private and public sector. Our area is set to witness game-changing growth and development, from cutting-edge science and technology innovation to vastly enlarged energy and transport infrastructure.
Oxfordshire Community Foundation is committed to building thriving communities in a time of change, ensuring that no-one in Oxfordshire is left behind.
“A powerful call to action to ensure Oxfordshire’s success benefits all who call it home”
Professor Irene Tracey, CBE, FRS, FMedSci, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
Thriving communities benefit us all. For those who care about the place they live and work, building a stronger grassroots charity sector is an imperative in building a better society.
Every day we are supporting grassroots charities in Oxfordshire to make small and meaningful changes for local people. Can you join us to help make a bigger difference?
Stable, multi-year funding through our grant-making will help them implement preventative solutions as well as crisis support. We work with philanthropists, businesses and the public sector, pooling their funds so that they can make a bigger difference together.
For many donors, the personal fulfilment that can come as a result of giving is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things in their lives. Anyone can join our philanthropic community, whether you have hundreds or millions to give, and everything in between.
