Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Best practice grant-making, succession planning and investment management were the topics discussed at our recent Oxfordshire Funders' Forum at the The Gradel Institute of Charity . Local funders came together to enjoy an insightful morning of strategic and practical discussions to help them be more effective. We were thrilled to welcome speakers including Professor Peter Frumkin, Academic Director at The Gradel Institute, who shared a model for thinking about philanthropic strategy; and Dame Helen Stephenson CBE, former CEO of the Charity Commission, who reflected on lessons for grant-making charities. Thanks to CCLA Investment Management for their generous sponsorship of the event! 👉 Read the article here and find out how you could join us at our next event: https://buff.ly/3Un4y5o

Great to see how the Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd team are fundraising for Raise'24! Thanks so much for really throwing yourselves into this challenge and getting your fundraising well under way before the big day on 13th December. We at OCF are incredibly grateful for your support 💙 Raise’24 will raise funds for 10 amazing Oxfordshire-based charities, with businesses coming together for a Christmas extravaganza at Keble College, Oxford on 13th December to celebrate everyone’s fundraising efforts. See how you can join in the party here: www.raise4charity.co.uk #socialimpact #christmas #strongertogether B4

How do you keep afloat if you're already battling with historic debt? Over the past few years households have been faced with the financial impact of the Covid pandemic followed by the cost-of-living crisis. This has eaten into savings and putting them at risk of homelessness, affecting children and families. Although the cost-of-living crisis has eased for some, the lack of affordability of other essentials such as fuel and food is still affecting many households, adding to the squeeze on household finances. 🙏 Could you donate to our Living Essentials appeal to help the most vulnerable people in Oxfordshire? DONATE TODAY >> https://buff.ly/3TGb2Mw

The team have been checking out stunning Keble College, Oxford, the venue for this December’s #Raise24 event! On 13th December teams from businesses across #oxfordshire will come together to raise funds for OCF as well as nine other amazing charities based in the county. The festive fun will be in full swing during the day so what better way to kick-start your office festivities AND support local charities at the same time! If you don’t have a team, don’t worry, you can enter on your own and we’ll pair you with others. Contact OCF’s Kate Parrinder and Susannah Hobbs or Richard Rosser from B4 to find out more! www.raise4charity.co.uk #SocialImpact #CSR #oxfordshire #charity #ChristmasParty #CharitiesTogether B4

Food insecurity, keeping warm and having stable housing continue to be a huge challenge for some Oxfordshire residents. Could you help us to support people with a safe place to call home, which is warm and with readily available healthy food? 🙏 We are appealing for donations towards our Living Essentials Fund which will make grants to grassroots charitable organisations working to help the most disadvantaged in our county. Here are just a few of the challenges faced by some of Oxfordshire's residents right now: 🏠 Oxford residents spend 50% of their income (on average) on rent verses the national average of 31% 🎒 2,091 homeless households in Oxfordshire in 2024 💡 Energy bills now 49% higher than in 2020/21 Could you help us to fund even more grants to local grassroots charities to support people struggling with life's essentials? We will fund practical support that enables people to survive in the short term, alongside preventative solutions for them to thrive in the long term. The grants round will open in autumn 2024 to support charitable groups through the critical winter months. DONATE NOW >> https://lnkd.in/eRRinjkp

Having a place to call home, which is warm and with readily available food, is something many of us take for granted. Yet for the most vulnerable in our county this may be unaffordable. Food insecurity, keeping warm and having stable housing continue to be a huge challenge for some Oxfordshire residents. 🏠 This is why we have launched an appeal to raise £60,000 towards our Living Essentials Fund which will help the most disadvantaged in our county who are struggling to afford the basics for living a stable and safe life. Grants will be made before Christmas to support charitable organisations to deliver their essential work. 🤝 We encourage you to join the power of the collective, having a greater impact by working together. 🙏 Could you or your organisation help us to reach our target by donating to our Living Essentials Fund? DONATE NOW >> https://buff.ly/3TGb2Mw

Do you or your organisation want to have a more impactful Christmas, supporting charities that are helping people across Oxfordshire to thrive? Find out about Raise'24 and how you can be a part of this brilliant and fun festive fundraising event: 🌟 Check out the Raise'24 website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ebhcRQ6k 🌟 Come along to Keble College (our fabulous venue for the event) on 15th October to meet the team and find out how you can get involved. Don't forget to register first! #SocialImpact #Christmas #fundraising #oxfordshire #csr

CAN YOU HELP? If you’re a small charity, a local support group or any other community organisation in Oxfordshire and your income is under £100k/year, we want to hear from you! Your insights will help to shape the future of support available for organisations like yours, and to make the case to funders for why this support is needed. As a thanks, you’ll be entered into a draw to win 6 hours of coaching/facilitation or consultancy support for your organisation. Please can you spare 20 minutes to fill out the survey: https://rb.gy/jl5akl The survey closes on Monday 7th October. Please also circulate this to any other small voluntary, community and social enterprises you know across Oxfordshire. #communityfunding #lotteryfunding #smallcharitysupport Community First Oxfordshire

Have you heard about Raise'24? Interested in joining but want to find out more? Join the online event tomorrow to hear what it's all about and meet other teams already signed up. Raise'24 is a festive fundraiser organised by the business network group B4. It's a great opportunity to get involved with local social impact at Christmas, supporting 11 amazing Oxfordshire charities (including OCF!), all while having a fabulous festive time in the glorious surroundings of Keble College, Oxford 🎄🎅

We're pleased to launch the third round of Community Capacity grant funding, thanks to £341,250 from Oxfordshire County Council. Grants will be made to help Oxfordshire’s adult residents to live independently and healthily for as long as possible in their lives. If you're a charitable organisation supporting adults in Oxfordshire to live well in their community you could get a grant of between £5,000 - £20,000. 👉 Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eR6jSkhU