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THE HIGH SHERIFF’S CHALLENGEDuring 2014, we’ve been working with Oxfordshire’s High Sheriff, Tony Stratton, who has set a series of challenges for 22 enthusiastic Oxfordshire businesses. Andwe’d love to get more companies involved in 2015.Each company has pledged up to £7,500 to take part in the High Sheriff’s Challenge. In return, they have the opportunity to enter participants for:• An Olympic Challenge at Iffley Road Sports Ground (the venue for Roger Bannister’s iconic four-minute mile), with awards presented by renowned sportsmen Matt Dawson and Greg Searle• The High Sheriff’s Choir, conducted by John Lubbock of the Orchestra of St John’s, in the splendid surroundings of Blenheim Palace• A day shadowing their local police force in the field, by private invitation of the Chief Constable• A business lecture at the Said Business School, delivered by prominent businessman Allan Leighton, former ASDA CEOThe funds raised are managed by OCF and will be distributed between three charities: Music for Autism, Access Sport and OCF itself.OUR FUTURENext year’s High Sheriff, Tom Birch Reynardson, is keen to build on this success and to establish a dedicated High Sheriff’s Fund under OCF’s umbrella. This would focus on initiatives that encourage a reduction in crime in our county.Recreate LOGOImpact Report 2014 15