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Oxfordshire Community Foundation marks 30 years of local giving
Oxfordshire Community Foundation marked 30 years of local giving with a Giving Tuesday celebration in Oxford. Since 1995, the charity has distributed more than £20 million in grants, supporting over 2,000 organisations and transforming lives across the county.
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Empty homes tax in Oxford expected to raise nearly £1m this year
Oxford’s empty homes council tax premium is expected to raise nearly £1m this year, incentivising owners to bring properties back into use amid a housing shortage
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Christmas Light Bus brings festive cheer to Oxford hospitals
A festive open-top bus covered in twinkling lights visited hospitals across Oxford this Christmas, bringing music, gifts and cheer to patients and staff. The Christmas Light Bus was a special extension of Oxford Bus Company’s popular seasonal tour.
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Sleigh2Give smashes records with biggest toy collection in its 11-year history
Oxfordshire’s Sleigh2Give Christmas appeal has smashed its own record, collecting an estimated 8,000 gifts in its 11th year. Run by Didcot charity Play2Give, the campaign supported hospitals, charities and families, with surplus toys set to benefit young patients throughout 2026.
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Croudace Homes spread festive cheer at Cutteslowe Primary School Christmas fair
Croudace Homes added festive sparkle to Cutteslowe Primary School’s Christmas fair by sponsoring a bauble-making workshop, giving pupils the chance to create their own decorations while supporting a much-loved community tradition in north Oxford.
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BBOWT launches 12 Days Wild Winter Challenge to reconnect people with nature
BBOWT’s 12 Days Wild challenge returns this Christmas, inviting people of all ages to enjoy one nature-inspired activity each day from 25 December to 05 January and reconnect with wildlife during the winter season.
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Oxford Bus Company announces festive timetables and Christmas Day airline service
Oxford Bus Company has confirmed festive timetables from Christmas Eve to 02 January, including a special Christmas Day airline coach service between Oxford and Heathrow Airport.
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Response launches 2026 Christmas appeal to support young people’s mental health
Response has launched its 2026 Christmas Appeal to raise funds for a new wellbeing youth worker, helping more young people access early mental health support through its newly opened Wellbeing Hub.
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Oxford Coaches recognised in UK Coaching and England Boxing Women in Coaching spotlight
Oxford boxing coaches Suzanne Vjestica-Brown and Harriet Brennan are being celebrated nationally for breaking barriers, overcoming personal challenges and transforming lives through sport in UK Coaching’s Women in Coaching series.
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Oxford triathlete Oliver Conway joins British Olympic World Class Programme ahead of LA 2028
Oxford triathlete Oliver Conway has been selected for British Triathlon’s Olympic World Class Programme after a standout season, including two gold medals at the World Triathlon Grand Finals, as preparations build towards the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
