OCF celebrate 30th birthday at joyful evening
OCF’s 30th birthday brought together our wonderful community of donors, funders, grantees, volunteers and supporters to celebrate at The Randolph Hotel in Oxford.
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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…
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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.
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Jo Cotterill shares the joy of storytelling at Maggie’s Day 2025
Maggie’s Day returned to The Story Museum on Thursday 2nd October, bringing donors and supporters together for a joyful celebration of reading, imagination and creativity. The event is held each year to showcase the impact of the Maggie Evans Fund, a memorial fund held and managed by Oxfordshire Community Foundation that helps bring the joy of reading to children from all backgrounds and supports projects with local schools, including those in less affluent areas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OCF’s evolving approach to grant-making: listening, learning and leading
At Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF), we are continually evolving how we support local charitable organisations through our grant-making, with a streamlined application process and supportive approach. We strive to be a gold-standard grant-maker, working to ensure that funding is more than just a transaction. Putting communities first The last two years have seen the Grants…
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Local literacy boost made possible thanks to £75,000 grant in memory of Harriet Ryley
The family of Harriet Ryley, who died from bowel cancer aged 58, have chosen to support children’s development charity Peeple from a fund created in her memory.
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Thanks given to OCF supporters at summer drinks event
Oxfordshire Community Foundation thanks its supporters at a Summer Celebration event, helping OCF to deliver its work and transform lives across the county.
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