Community & Charity
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The Plough Shiplake to host summer Hestia Festival fundraiser for local community
The third annual Hestia Festival takes place on Saturday 30 August at The Plough Shiplake in Henley-on-Thames. Set in the award-winning Hestia Garden, this free community event offers live music, family activities, games, and fundraising in a welcoming summer atmosphere.
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Oxfordshire-based charity Yellow Submarine opens Life-Changing Bakery
Yellow Submarine, an award-winning Oxfordshire charity, has launched its new Life-Changing Bakery to provide vital work experience and life skills for adults with learning disabilities.
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SeeSaw Grief Support unveils refreshed brand and new logo
SeeSaw Grief Support, a charity based in Oxfordshire helping bereaved children and young people, has launched a refreshed brand and new logo. The update, developed with Fortitude Communications, aligns with the charity’s evolving digital-first approach and commitment to accessibility.
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Tribute exhibition for Ana Arroyave opens at Magdalen Road Studios in Oxford
A moving new art exhibition, Through Love, will open at Magdalen Road Studios on 5 September, celebrating the life of Oxford-born social worker Ana Arroyave, who died of a stroke in 2020. Created by her sister, artist Maria Arroyave, the exhibition features mixed media and collage pieces that explore grief and transformation.
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British Transplant Games: Here’s where to see the action in Oxfordshire
The Westfield Health British Transplant Games take place across Oxfordshire from 31 July to 03 August. With over 2,600 participants competing in 26 sports at venues such as Blenheim Palace, White Horse Leisure Centre, and Tilsley Park, the Games showcase incredible resilience and community spirit.
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British Transplant Games returns with strong partner support across Oxfordshire
The Westfield Health British Transplant Games to be held across Oxfordshire is now supported by seven major partners. With over 2,600 participants and 1,361 supporters, the event celebrates transplant recipients and promotes awareness of organ donation.
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Free pop-up play events return to Oxford for families with children under five
Families in Oxford have two more weeks to enjoy free pop-up play events designed for children aged five and under, organised by Oxfordshire County Council with support from local partners.
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John Savournin appointed as CEO and Artistic Director at Waterperry Opera Festival
Waterperry Opera Festival has appointed John Savournin as its new CEO and Artistic Director, effective 01 September 2025. A celebrated opera director and bass-baritone, Savournin brings extensive experience to lead the festival into its next phase of growth and outreach.
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EFL highlights community benefits of new football stadiums ahead of Oxford United plans
The English Football League’s charitable arm, EFL in the Community, has voiced strong support for Oxford United’s proposed new stadium, citing its wide-reaching benefits, including supporting local health and wellbeing, reducing NHS pressures, and creating nearly 1,000 jobs, with 20% reserved for locals.
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Oxford North launches Engage programme to unite science, arts and community
Oxford North has unveiled Engage, a long-term arts, culture, and social value programme focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths). Delivered by IF Oxford in collaboration with Modern Art Oxford, Creation Theatre, and Fusion Arts, the initiative brings immersive community projects and events to the new innovation district.
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Have your say on modernising household waste recycling centres in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking public input on how to modernise and improve the efficiency of the county’s seven household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). Residents can complete a survey on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire until 11 August.
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Oxfordshire man to paddleboard across English Channel for children’s cancer research
John Bartlett from Garsington, Oxfordshire, is preparing to paddleboard across the English Channel in memory of his 10-year-old niece Pearl, who died of Ewing sarcoma in 2017. Alongside his brother Jamie, Pearl’s father, he’s raising funds for #PearlPower, a named fund under CCLG for childhood cancer research.
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One-Eighty wins top honours at Oxfordshire Business Awards 2025
Oxford-based One-Eighty, which provides specialist support for young people facing school attendance, mental health, and behavioural challenges, has been crowned Oxfordshire Business of the Year 2025 and Employer of the Year at the Oxfordshire Business Awards.
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HARE Oxfordshire Hair Studio named finalist in four major industry awards
HARE, an Oxfordshire-based hair studio founded by brothers James and George Talbot, has been named a finalist in four prestigious hair industry awards, including Best Business Leader and Salon of the Year.
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Oxfordshire Business Awards 2025 celebrates success, innovation and community spirit
The 2025 Oxfordshire Business Awards (OXBA) celebrated excellence across the county’s vibrant business community at Oxford Brookes University. With new co-chairs Heather Wood and Simon Bassett leading the evening, the event honoured achievements in 12 categories.
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Oxford Kidney Unit Trust supports 2025 British Transplant Games
The Oxford Kidney Unit Trust has announced its support for the 2025 Westfield Health British Transplant Games, set to take place in Oxford from 31 July to 03 August. The charity has long championed kidney patients and transplant research.