Community & Charity
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New research reveals strong public support for charities across Oxfordshire
New research suggests charities across Oxfordshire continue to enjoy strong public support, with most residents recognising their positive local impact despite ongoing economic pressures.
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Oxfordshire business leaders urged to sleep out for one night in 2026 to help tackle homelessness
Senior business leaders across Oxfordshire are being invited to swap their beds for sleeping bags this October as the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement CEO Sleepout returns to raise funds and awareness for people facing homelessness across the county.
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Bike Oxford 2026 raises more than £40k for record number of charities
Bike Oxford 2026 has raised more than £40k for a record 24 charities after hundreds of cyclists took to Oxfordshire’s roads in support of causes across the county.
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Didcot teacher’s Ryder Cup-style charity golf tournament raises more than £10k for Sobell House
Didcot teacher Rob Hayden launched the Hayden Cup charity golf tournament in 2022, inspired by his family’s experience with Sobell House Hospice and determined to raise funds for the Oxford hospice.
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Helen & Douglas House named one of CarFest’s charity partners as festival comes to Silverstone
CarFest has announced five regional charity partners ahead of its first festival at Silverstone, with Oxford’s Helen & Douglas House among the organisations set to benefit from this year’s fundraising.
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Chipping Norton Pride to celebrate fourth year in 2026 with ‘Love Out Loud’ theme
Chipping Norton Pride will return on 25 July with its fourth annual celebration, bringing live entertainment, market stalls and an evening programme to the town under this year’s ‘Love Out Loud’ theme.
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Play2Give celebrates £10,000 milestone with Sobell House hospice bathroom transformation
Play2Give has celebrated donating more than £10,000 to Sobell House Hospice, funding refurbished patient bathrooms to improve comfort and dignity.
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Maggie’s marks 30 years of cancer support with celebrity campaign
National cancer charity Maggie’s is celebrating its 30th anniversary with support from well-known broadcasters and performers, while highlighting the growing need for free cancer support services, including at its Oxford centre.
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Oxford Bus Company supports Thame Pride as community celebration returns
Oxford Bus Company supported this year’s Thame Pride with its rainbow-branded bus, event sponsorship and community engagement, highlighting its ongoing backing for Pride celebrations across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Bus Company driver completes epic Anfield-to-Kassam cycling challenge for Sobell House
Oxford Bus Company driver Mark Temple has completed a remarkable 10-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium, raising funds for Sobell House. The emotional endurance ride, undertaken in memory of loved ones cared for by the hospice, followed eight months of preparation and strong support from colleagues, friends and family.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club member completes 180-hole marathon charity challenge
Frilford Heath Golf Club member Aude Cazenave has completed an extraordinary 180-hole, three-day golfing challenge, raising more than £4,000 for Be Free Young Carers. The Summer Solstice Challenge, supported by fellow members, will directly fund services for young carers across Oxfordshire.
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Oxfordshire honours Armed Forces community with County Hall flag-raising ceremony
Military personnel, civic dignitaries and community leaders gathered at County Hall in Oxford as Oxfordshire County Council raised the Armed Forces Day flag, recognising the service and sacrifice of the county’s Armed Forces community ahead of national celebrations later this week.
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County Council approves £306k funding for 127-strong CAG Oxfordshire network
Oxfordshire County Council has approved £306,200 in funding for Community Action Groups Oxfordshire, enabling its network of 127 local groups to continue delivering environmental, social and community projects across the county for another year.
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Father’s Day without dad: Oxford woman’s journey through grief, love and remembrance
As Father’s Day approaches, Oxfordshire resident Nell Davies-Small reflects on losing her father to brain cancer, the challenges of growing up with grief, and how remembrance, love and support have helped her navigate life without him.
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The Oxfordshire people recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 has been published, with Oxfordshire proudly represented by a number of individuals recognised for their exceptional contributions to their fields and their communities.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to host first-ever flower show this July
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will host its first-ever flower show this July, combining floral art, military history and remembrance through installations inspired by its collections and new Lee Miller exhibition.