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Festive homelessness campaign raises £60k to support the most vulnerable
Thanks to the generosity of the community, Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) was able to raise funds that will now be used to help those at the sharp end of homelessness.
Berkshire begins 2021 brimming with local job opportunities
Statistics unveiled by Berkshire Opportunities show that despite the economic challenges facing the UK, there are over 40k job vacancies in Berkshire, 32k of which are for permanent positions. In the face of the ongoing coronavirus challenge, the outlook for Berkshire’s workforce is positive, demonstrating the continued strength of the area’s economy. The latest analysis […]
Charity warns of epidemic of loneliness in Oxfordshire as lockdowns reduce...
A new report from Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) suggests that loneliness is driven by feelings of disconnection from civic life rather than distance from people, with urban residents most likely to feel lonely. It says charities are reporting increased demand for support.
Oxford United in the Community Extend Virtual Coffee Mornings
Oxford United in the Community will again provide support to the over 70s during the latest COVID-19 lockdown by hosting a new series of virtual coffee mornings to help tackle loneliness.
Oxford United In The Community To Provide Kickstart Job Opportunities For...
Oxford United in the Community is offering young people the chance to work within the charity as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme.
Sobell Business Lunch
You are warmly invited to join us at our next virtual Sobell Business Lunch and hear from our guest speaker, Professor Anand Menon, who will be delivering his thoughts on ‘The UK in a Changing Europe’.
Requests for COVID-19 charitable funding soar as philanthropists urge people to...
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s latest grants round, opened last week in response to lockdown 3, has been overwhelmed with applications from local charities, indicating a great continued frontline need. The charity and its donors are therefore appealing for the public to give in support of this response.
Funding sought for initiative that could help end rough sleeping in...
A new project being convened by Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) aims to support people who cannot access any government-funded services due to their country of origin. Combined with existing initiatives happening locally, it could bring us closer to ending rough sleeping in Oxfordshire.
People with lived experience of homelessness to be given greater voice...
The Lived Experience Advisory Forum is a partnership approach between the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement, Aspire and The Gatehouse that ensures people who have their own experience of being homeless are listened to and can influence the services on offer. A new Coordinator role will take the lead in championing the homeless voice locally.
Big business gives over 60,000 people in the South East food,...
A charity set up by The Prince of Wales has got businesses to step up and help more than 60,000 people in the South East of England as they struggle to get the food, digital technology and care essentials that they need to survive the impact of COVID-19 on their jobs, lives and communities.
Partnership announces support for homeless people this Christmas
Partners in Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) are working together to provide accommodation and services for people experiencing rough sleeping and living in supported accommodation this Christmas.
Christmas homelessness campaign aims to avoid the tragedy of a return...
Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) is appealing to local residents, visitors and workers to help them ensure no-one has to sleep rough in our county in 2021 and beyond.
Oxford Brookes donates items which could raise over £22,000 for charity
Items donated by Oxford Brookes University students and staff could raise over £22,000 for the British Heart Foundation as part of the charity’s annual Pack for Good campaign.
Oxford United Tackle Loneliness With Virtual Coffee Mornings
Help Oxford United in the Community tackle loneliness in Oxfordshire during the current lockdown.