The Jane Wates Patron Fund has made its final grants, bringing to a close a fund that has supported children and families across Oxfordshire while continuing the legacy of one of Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s (OCF) most influential supporters.
DetailsA significant donation from Beard Construction has boosted the Beard Charitable Foundation, a donor-advised fund held by Oxfordshire Community Foundation, considerably increasing its ability to support charities and communities across Oxfordshire and the wider south of England.
DetailsOCF brought together grantees and funders at Asthall Manor on 13th May for a day of discussion and shared learning through the Thriving in Nature Fund, building on last year’s event at the same venue.
DetailsThe Didcot Powerhouse Impact Event brought together donors, grant recipients, community leaders and VIPs at the Cornerstone Arts Centre to celebrate the impact achieved by local charities receiving over half a million pounds in Powerhouse grants over the last five years.
DetailsFollowing an impactful year of work, John May has passed on the baton to Jawaid Malik who has been sworn in as the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire for 2026-27.
DetailsA generous donation from the Randal Foundation has enabled Oxfordshire Community Foundation to award eight additional grants through its Living Essentials Fund, extending vital support to some of the county’s smallest charities working with people facing poverty and financial hardship.
DetailsThe Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, visited Oxford last week to hear first-hand from people on the frontline of Oxfordshire’s charitable sector, at an event convened by Oxfordshire Community Foundation
DetailsThrough the B4 Raise’25 campaign, more than £74,000 has been raised for 12 local charities, supporting people across Oxfordshire at every stage of life
Details31 charities have received grant funding from OCF’s Living Essentials Fund, working to help the most disadvantaged in our county who are struggling to afford the basics to live a stable and safe life.
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