Responsible Business

Businesses have a responsibility to their communities, to be supportive and at the very least not actively cause harm. Here you will find content relating to businesses being a Force for Good, supporting charities and their local communities.

Business as a Force for Good, Charities, Responsible Business | Oxfordshire

Building Better Businesses: How Values, Culture and Purpose Shape Positive Impact

B4Mon 23rd Mar 20265 min

Hosted by Better Business Ecosystem lead Grant Hayward, B4 Members gathered to explore what it truly means to run a “better business” — one that creates meaningful impact for employees, customers, communities and the wider world. The discussion examined how organisational values, mission-driven thinking and workplace culture shape the way businesses operate and grow. Please see link at the foot of the article to a report from new B4 Members, Designed by Oxygen, which was referenced by Suzie Mills during the session.

Charities, Responsible Business | Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire Adventurers Challenged to Race Across the County for Local Homelessness...

Homeless OxfordshireMon 23rd Mar 20263 min

OXFORD, UK – Inspired by the hit BBC TV series Race Across the World, Homeless Oxfordshire is searching for 20 intrepid teams to take part in its brand-new fundraising challenge: Race Across Oxfordshire.

Charities, Responsible Business, Sustainability | Oxfordshire

Oxford Wood Recycling join B4

Oxford Wood RecyclingTue 27th Jan 20262 min

An award-winning social enterprise and charity, Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) combines environmental responsibility with social impact. Operating across Oxfordshire, OWR provides commercial and domestic wood-waste collections, maximising recycling and reclaiming wood for reuse.

Business Services, Community Building, Construction, Property, Responsible Business, Sustainability, Waste Management | Oxfordshire

East Oxford Community Centre ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates completion of the...

Oxford Direct Services LtdFri 9th Jan 20263 min

The full redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is now complete. This marks the return of a beloved local community venue, boasting additional and more functional community space, a contemporary new look, and lower running costs for the Oxford City Council.

Charities, Responsible Business, Sustainability | Oxfordshire

Oxford Wood Recycling

An award-winning Social Enterprise and Charity, Oxford Wood Recycling: * Offers commercial and domestic wood waste collections around Oxfordshire, maximising recycling and reclaiming wood for reuse. * Empowers our community to support their environment by purchasing reclaimed and locally sourced timber for DIY and manufactured items from the Wood Shop in Abingdon. * Transforms lives […]

Charities, Responsible Business | Oxfordshire

Christmas Comes Early to The Randolph Hotel as Raise’25 Secures Major...

B4Fri 26th Sep 20254 min

Christmas arrived early for guests at The Randolph Hotel, Oxford’s iconic five-star landmark, where festive décor, first-class food, and inspiring company set the scene for exciting news from Raise’25, Oxfordshire’s most collaborative charity initiative.

Charities | Oxfordshire

Response

At Response, we are a charity dedicated to transforming lives through mental health support and housing. For over 60 years, we have provided essential wellbeing resources, tailored support programmes and safe stable housing. Operating across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and beyond, we provide support for people aged 8 and above, right through to those in the […]

Charities | Oxfordshire

Connection Support

At Connection Support, we help people navigate some of life’s toughest challenges. Whether it’s supporting someone facing homelessness or mental ill-health; empowering families to create a more stable environment for their children; or helping refugees to settle into the community, we help people to rebuild their lives. Our mission is simple: to help people become […]

Responsible Business | Oxfordshire

Charity Dinner in Support of the Silver Star Maternity Fund

BlenheimTue 2nd Sep 20251 min

Supporting Mothers & Babies in Oxfordshire

Charities | Oxfordshire

Survivor Space Oxfordshire Renews Membership with B4

Survivor Space OxfordshireFri 29th Aug 20252 min

We’re thrilled to announce that Survivor Space Oxfordshire has renewed its membership with B4 Business, continuing our mission to connect, inspire, and create meaningful change within the business and charitable communities.

Charities, Responsible Business | Oxfordshire

Introducing Response to the B4 Community

B4Wed 30th Jul 20252 min

I’m Emma Murphy, Associate Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications at Response, a mental health charity supporting children, young people and adults across Oxfordshire and beyond.

Charities, Responsible Business | Oxfordshire

A Gala Dinner to create change in rural communities

Plunkett FoundationMon 28th Jul 20252 min

Join Plunkett UK at their Gala Dinner fundraiser on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at RSA House in London.

Charities | Oxfordshire

What do you think is the biggest barrier to people giving...

Survivor Space OxfordshireTue 1st Apr 20252 min

Survivor Space Oxfordshire (SSO) is the only charity providing specialist support to survivors of sexual violence in Oxfordshire. CEO, Lauren Kendall, leads an amazing team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about empowering survivors and helping them to heal and move on with their lives.

People, Recruitment, Responsible Business, Strategy, Sustainability | National, Oxfordshire

The Core Values Driving Nicholsons: Creativity, Passion, and Dedication

B4 NewsdeskFri 21st Feb 20252 min

At the heart of Nicholsons lies a team of over 200 individuals, bound together by shared values that shape every aspect of their work. These values—creativity, passion for the planet, and dedication—are not just words but guiding principles that drive innovation, sustainability, and customer-focused solutions.

Networking, People, Responsible Business, Sustainability | Oxfordshire

Liz Nicholson, Managing Director of Nicholsons

B4 NewsdeskWed 12th Feb 20253 min

At B4, we recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Liz Nicholson, Managing Director of Nicholsons, to discuss the company’s journey, values, and impact on the environment. Nicholsons is a leading environmental services company, specialising in forestry, landscaping, and ecological consultancy. In this exclusive interview, Liz shares insights into their innovative approach, major projects, and the value of being a B4 Member.

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