Enabling a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish in Oxfordshire: volunteering support, training, information & advice, advocacy, networks and more
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We are campaigning for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England who would address inequalities and give marginalised older people a voice, help government deal with the challenges of an ageing population, and more.
Find out more here: ageing-better.org.uk/commiss…
ALT 'What would a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing do? .Highlight issues facing out ageing population .Ensure services work for older people now and in the future .Challenge the stigma that everyone enjoys a financially secure retirement .Allow older people to be part of the country's vision
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1 in 5 children are persistently missing school. 📣
At an important roundtable last week, we convened with colleagues from @CentreforMH and @CYPMentalHealth to identify evidence-based solutions to address the issue. #SolutionsforSchoolAttendance (1/5)
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We're looking for volunteer Hall Assistants! Can you help with packing food parcels, checking inventories, arranging pick-ups and deliveries, as well as general maintenance of our storage facility on Cowley Road? If so email [email protected]
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Schools Out!
Playdays are In!!
We will be delivering FIVE!! Playday events next week...
Monday 29th = Bicester Elmsbrook
Wednesday 31st = Banbury Peoples Park
Thursday 1st August = Witney
Friday 2nd August = Faringdon and
Saturday 3rd August = Heyford Park.....See You There 👍
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In this article, we explain the risks of forgoing a digital strategy, the benefits that a digital strategy provides, and more.
🔗 Read the full article here ⬇️
charitydigital.org.uk/topics…
#CharityDigital #DigitalStrategy #NonProfit
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Our joint @HW_Bucks @HealthwatchRdg Core20PLUS5 report on Supporting children’s oral health is being presented at @nhsbobicb 's Prevention, Population Health and Reducing Health Inequalities Group today.
You can read the report here: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk…
ALT Young boy cleaning his teeth with supporting parent. Cover of our joint report.
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🎙️ Tune in to our latest podcast episode! 🌿 Education Manager, Stuart Ritchie, discusses the "Inspiring Future Green Leaders" project which brings nature into schools to spark environmental stewardship and enhance learning. 🌱📚
Listen now: ow.ly/871Z50SJhX5
#Podcast
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Our guides, videos, and resources are designed to help future or aspiring trustees access and excel in a new role.
Check them out, and share this post with your network if you think someone could benefit: gettingonboard.org/free-reso…
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My Life My Choices' #DontLockUsAway campaign demands the government close long-stay mental health hospitals and provides accessible housing for people with a learning disability in their communities. Campaigner Ady tells us what needs to be done to support this.
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Our July Volunteer Coordinators Forum was at the Community Room at Tesco Bicester. Fab to see volunteer coordinators from across the county and hear from Keith about Volunteer Connect and the Volunteer Driver Service. Lots of time too for chat, networking, and mutual support.
ALT A selfie taken by Jenny, in the foreground, with nine volunteer managers behind her. Everyone is smiling for the camera!
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Our #happyreaders really are our best ambassadors "The schools & ARCh really value & support #volunteers & you get to make a lasting lifetime impact on a child’s learning" #ThursdayMotivation to join us! archoxfordshire.org.uk/volun… @_ocva @OxfordshireCF @DailyInfoOxford pls RT
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It was pleasure to join the meeting today to share some of the work we are doing together as a system which will really make a difference. A good discussion and lots of connections made to support future opportunities to work together. Thanks for inviting us
"@_ocva" This morning 50 members of our Communities of Practice were joined by @Karenfuller01 and @danlevs to talk about health and social care in our county. A great insight into where things are going in #Oxfordshire including newer services being delivered closer to …
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Congratulations to the new @Gov and our six Oxfordshire MPs. We look forward to working with you to create a county where people with a learning disability are able to have choice and control over their own lives. 📢
👉 Read up on our key campaigns: mylifemychoice.org.uk/campai…
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Happy 76th birthday to the NHS 💙
@Prof_JonMont and @megh_pandit wrote to staff this morning to thank them for all that they do as part of our #OneTeamOneOUH.
You can read their message in full on our website ⬇️
🔗 ouh.nhs.uk/news/article.aspx…
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We’ve analysed the #GE24 results - read my blog to find out what this means for charities, what happens next and how we can partner with the new government.
Read it here👇
ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insight… via @NCVO
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FUNDING: Islamic Relief UK Grants Programme – Grants of up to £50k are available to community, voluntary or faith-based groups and charities working to improve the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people across the UK.
👉 Find out more: buff.ly/4eJOKCw
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We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our annual South Abingdon Playday tomorrow😃 FREE Entrance & FREE Activities! @AbingdonTC @sovereignha @SohaHousing @WhiteHorseDC
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The latest edition of our Care Matters magazine is out now!
Amongst guidance on getting benefits, accessing discounts and more, we highlight a carer's personal story, "I was an unpaid carer for my dad, but I didn’t know it".
Read it online here: carersoxfordshire.org.uk/car…
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The two most common charity manager complaints:
1️⃣ Trustees being over-involved
2️⃣ Trustees not being involved enough!
Come along to our free (thanks to sponsors @RussellCooke) Trustee Learning Programme event about navigating strategic vs operational: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-blurr…
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We’re very proud of our community of small charities and everything you achieve. #SmallCharityWeek 2024 might be over, but our support for you certainly isn’t.
Discover highlights from the week, ongoing support, and what’s next for small charities 👉 smallcharityweek.com/post/ce…
