Oxfordshire Community Foundation
What we offer
Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is a charity that builds thriving communities through effective philanthropy.
Our county’s wealth, success and beauty hide a number of serious and shocking social problems. The pandemic and the current huge increases in the cost of living have made these issues worse, while the climate crisis is becoming ever more urgent.
Local donors choose to work with OCF because we bring an in-depth understanding of these needs and priority issues, alongside trusted relationships with our network of grassroots delivery charities and community groups. We champion this vibrant local charity sector as a crucial way to combat issues such as homelessness, educational inequality, and loneliness and isolation, awarding around £2 million in grants annually. In 2025 we celebrated our 30th birthday, and a total of £20 million in grants made to local charitable organisations since 1995.
We work with philanthropists, businesses and the public sector, pooling their funds so that they can make a bigger difference together. A key way that OCF helps philanthropic people is through our donor-advised funds: a ringfenced charitable fund held and managed on a donor’s behalf by OCF. It can be an effective way to carry out your personal or corporate charitable ambitions, without the hassle and administration of creating a formal foundation. Funders can feel confident of a safe pair of hands for their contributions, as we implement strong governance processes; conduct thorough due diligence on all grant applications; and report back with inspiring stories on the impact of their support.
By championing grassroots organisations across Oxfordshire, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people overcome hardship, find hope and build brighter futures – all thanks to the generosity of our community of funders.
