Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is a charity that
builds thriving communities through effective philanthropy.
For over 25 years we’ve improved lives and tackled inequality by investing
in our dynamic charitable sector. We distribute between £1 million and £2
million in grants every year across Oxfordshire. We work with
philanthropists, businesses and the publ;ic sector, pooling funds to make a
bigger difference together.
Do you want to support people and communities in Oxfordshire in a meaningful, impactful way?
We get to the root of social issues, and work with our networks in the local charitable sector to direct your generosity where it is most needed. You can help by getting involved in personal, collective or corporate giving.
The impact you can have…
“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.”
“Oxfordshire Community Foundation was our seed funding and absolutely key to our development as an organisation. I feel indebted to OCF for believing in the model and supporting us – particularly in the early days.”
“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 has been consulting with local experts and frontline charitable organisations to understand how the cost of living crisis is affecting Oxfordshire communities.
Our Cost of Living Fund will make grants to organisations to help the most disadvantaged in our county cope with this unprecedented crisis.
We know what is needed and we;re poised to help. Could you or your business join us in stepping up to this challenge? Now is the time to give.
Grants to the Oxfordshire charitable sector
in grants awarded in 21-22
In the year to March 2022, we continued our year-on-year growth in grantmaking, distributing over £1.76 million in charitable funds locally.
Charitable groups across Oxfordshire can apply to one of our regular grants rounds, which cater for small and medium organisations.
As well as our own funds, we distribute grants of different sizes from national, statuatory, corporate and personal funders in response to the needs of communities in Oxfordshire.
