Community & Charity
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Community effort brings new library to life at Carterton Primary School
Students, staff, and special guests gathered for a ceremony at the school in Carterton, including Jo Cotterill, the celebrated children’s author and Patron of Reading for the school, who cut the ribbon and declared the library “open for business.”
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National Trust’s Stowe Gardens sees busiest day ever due to popularity of memorial artwork
The National Trust’s Stowe Gardens witnessed its busiest day ever on Sunday, 13 October, when 4,000 people visited in one day, driven by the For Your Tomorrow memorial installation.
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Oxfordshire charities supporting young people invited to apply for £75,000 funding
Ansvar Insurance has launched a search for three outstanding charities that focus on helping children and young people to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years.
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This is Going to Hurt author Adam Kay visits Starlight services at Oxford Children’s Hospital
Former doctor, comedian and one of the UK’s bestselling children’s authors, Adam Kay, and illustrator and fellow comedian Henry Paker, have visited Oxford Children’s Hospital, located at the John Radcliffe Hospital and part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH).
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Independent Oxford Christmas Market returning for the third year
Independent Oxford and social enterprise Tap Social Movement are teaming up for the third year for a unique and quirky Christmas market, celebrating Oxfordshire businesses.
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Oxford‘s leisure centres join charity drive to collect books for underprivileged children
From 07 to 31 October, the trust’s five centres across Oxford will host a charity book drive so the local community can donate good-quality children’s books, which can then be distributed to children across the UK who cannot afford their own books.
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voco Oxford hotels take part in ‘Giving for Good’ programme for local charities
Staff of voco Oxford Thames and voco Oxford Spires took on a series of community and fundraising initiatives over the last month as part of IHG’s ‘Giving for Good’ programme, which runs throughout September.
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Get active for wildlife this October with the Wildlife Trust’s Big Wild Walk 2024
Create your own autumn fundraising challenge to help Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) restore nature. You can create your own challenge, whether a trek through town or a long-distance hike in the countryside, in any way that suits you.
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Oxford City Council has issued an event permit for 2024 fireworks display
Oxford City Council has issued an event permit for this year’s Oxford fireworks display, organised by Oxford Round Table.
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Business leaders prepare for a night outdoors to unite against homelessness
Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) is asking business owners, CEOs, Directors, and Partners across Oxfordshire to brave a night out beneath the stars to help raise vital funds for services that support people experiencing homelessness.
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Sobell House Hospice auction off OxTrail art herd raising more than £150k
The auction, led by BBC’s Bargain Hunt star Thomas Forrester, saw 47 of the herd sculptures sold to the highest bidder, raising over £150k for Sobell House Hospice.
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City Council receives application for 2024 Oxford Round Table fireworks event
The charity event in November last year resulted in damage to the park due to adverse weather and vehicle movements on the grass. The last remedial works were recently completed by ODS and funded by Round Table.
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60 runners taking on Oxford Half for local learning disability charity Yellow Submarine
Sixty runners are preparing to take on the challenge of the iconic Oxford Half marathon this October for an Oxfordshire-based charity, Yellow Submarine. The charity supports people with learning disabilities and autism.
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Oxford Bus Company announces Be Free Young Carers as its ‘Brand the Bus!’ 2024 runners-up
Be Free Young Carers scooped the runners-up prize in the annual competition that offers charities the chance to have their branding emblazoned on one of Oxford Bus Company’s buses.
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ARCh honours volunteers with over 100 years of combined service to children’s literacy
ARCh volunteers work one-on-one with children in primary schools across the county, helping them to discover a love of reading and develop their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
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Oxford United in the Community partners with Her Game Too
The move forms part of the football club’s official charity’s commitment to supporting female participation in football, either watching or playing.