Community First Oxfordshire
@communityfirstoxon.bsky.social
Community First Oxfordshire is a #communitydevelopment and #placemaking charity. From #communityaction to #neighbourhoodplans to #villagehalls, we have been supporting Oxfordshire’s people and places to work together and thrive for over 100 years!
True to our name, our work really is Oxfordshire-wide!
Explore the map of our work here: www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
Although we have rural roots as a former Rural Communities Council, our work now covers both urban and rural areas, recognising commonalities between these communities.
Explore the map of our work here: www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
Although we have rural roots as a former Rural Communities Council, our work now covers both urban and rural areas, recognising commonalities between these communities.
September 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
True to our name, our work really is Oxfordshire-wide!
Explore the map of our work here: www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
Although we have rural roots as a former Rural Communities Council, our work now covers both urban and rural areas, recognising commonalities between these communities.
Explore the map of our work here: www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
Although we have rural roots as a former Rural Communities Council, our work now covers both urban and rural areas, recognising commonalities between these communities.
Last Tuesday was International Youth Day! We are keen to work with young people more in our organisation – but so is everyone else it seems.
So why do we think this is important?
Read our blog! communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/in...
So why do we think this is important?
Read our blog! communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/in...
International Youth Day - Community First Oxfordshire
Last Tuesday was International Youth Day! We are keen to work with young people more in our organisation – but...
communityfirstoxon.org
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Last Tuesday was International Youth Day! We are keen to work with young people more in our organisation – but so is everyone else it seems.
So why do we think this is important?
Read our blog! communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/in...
So why do we think this is important?
Read our blog! communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/in...
A great comic about the Social Model of Disability - worth a read! Fun and informative.
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This is part of a series called 'The Accessibles' written by the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People’s (GMCDP’s) Young Disabled People Taking Action
gmcdp.com/accessibles-...
This is part of a series called 'The Accessibles' written by the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People’s (GMCDP’s) Young Disabled People Taking Action
August 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A great comic about the Social Model of Disability - worth a read! Fun and informative.
gmcdp.com/accessibles-...
This is part of a series called 'The Accessibles' written by the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People’s (GMCDP’s) Young Disabled People Taking Action
gmcdp.com/accessibles-...
This is part of a series called 'The Accessibles' written by the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People’s (GMCDP’s) Young Disabled People Taking Action
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A new Community Right to Buy was recently announced in Parliament as part of the English Devolution Bill - making it easier for local groups to take ownership of valued community assets.
Read the full response from our CEO James Alcock: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-right-to-buy-encouraging/
Read the full response from our CEO James Alcock: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-right-to-buy-encouraging/
July 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A new Community Right to Buy was recently announced in Parliament as part of the English Devolution Bill - making it easier for local groups to take ownership of valued community assets.
Read the full response from our CEO James Alcock: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-right-to-buy-encouraging/
Read the full response from our CEO James Alcock: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-right-to-buy-encouraging/
Did you know that the need for affordable housing is 50% higher in rural areas than urban areas?
This #ruralhousingweek we explored affordable rural housing in Oxfordshire, and the work our Rural Housing Enablers are doing to meet local needs:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/ru...
This #ruralhousingweek we explored affordable rural housing in Oxfordshire, and the work our Rural Housing Enablers are doing to meet local needs:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/ru...
Rural Housing Week 2025 - Community First Oxfordshire
This Rural Housing Week, we’re exploring rural housing in Oxfordshire, and the work of our Rural Housing Enablers. Rural villages...
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July 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Did you know that the need for affordable housing is 50% higher in rural areas than urban areas?
This #ruralhousingweek we explored affordable rural housing in Oxfordshire, and the work our Rural Housing Enablers are doing to meet local needs:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/ru...
This #ruralhousingweek we explored affordable rural housing in Oxfordshire, and the work our Rural Housing Enablers are doing to meet local needs:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/ru...
Asylum Welcome is hosting a great range of events for refugee week, including Oxford Sanctuary Fair, football matches, an open house, a solidarity walk…
Take a look! www.asylum-welcome.org/oxfordrefuge...
Take a look! www.asylum-welcome.org/oxfordrefuge...
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June 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Asylum Welcome is hosting a great range of events for refugee week, including Oxford Sanctuary Fair, football matches, an open house, a solidarity walk…
Take a look! www.asylum-welcome.org/oxfordrefuge...
Take a look! www.asylum-welcome.org/oxfordrefuge...
#Pridemonth marks the Stonewall Riots of June 27th 1969. The LGBTQ+ community have a history of protest for social justice, but also of community organising - something we can look up to and learn from as a community development charity. Read more here: communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/lg...
LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Community Organising - Community First Oxfordshire
LGBTQ+ people have been organising for their communities and wider social justice for many years. Pride month marks the Stonewall...
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June 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
#Pridemonth marks the Stonewall Riots of June 27th 1969. The LGBTQ+ community have a history of protest for social justice, but also of community organising - something we can look up to and learn from as a community development charity. Read more here: communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/lg...
This #VolunteersWeek2025, we’re giving a special shout out to Hall Trustees & Parish Councillors. These committed, proactive, & generous individuals keep community infrastructure thriving, supporting the spaces and activities which mean so much to local people: communityfirstoxon.org/blogs-news/
June 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This #VolunteersWeek2025, we’re giving a special shout out to Hall Trustees & Parish Councillors. These committed, proactive, & generous individuals keep community infrastructure thriving, supporting the spaces and activities which mean so much to local people: communityfirstoxon.org/blogs-news/
📢 We're hiring a Community Development Worker 📢
Join our team! You'll support community groups & events at Heyford Park.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with all sorts of people, takes initiative, and has great communication skills
Details here:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/we...
Join our team! You'll support community groups & events at Heyford Park.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with all sorts of people, takes initiative, and has great communication skills
Details here:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/we...
May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 We're hiring a Community Development Worker 📢
Join our team! You'll support community groups & events at Heyford Park.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with all sorts of people, takes initiative, and has great communication skills
Details here:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/we...
Join our team! You'll support community groups & events at Heyford Park.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with all sorts of people, takes initiative, and has great communication skills
Details here:
communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/we...
🌟 We’re excited to launch our new website and logo this week, designed to make our services more accessible to people across Oxfordshire 🌟
communityfirstoxon.org - take a look!
communityfirstoxon.org - take a look!
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🌟 We’re excited to launch our new website and logo this week, designed to make our services more accessible to people across Oxfordshire 🌟
communityfirstoxon.org - take a look!
communityfirstoxon.org - take a look!
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Working together, local housing can be different…. come along and find out more! Community First Oxfordshire is hosting two events around housing:
📍 20th May, 7.30pm, Didcot Civic Hall, OX11 7JN
📍 10th June 2025, 7.30pm, Chesterton Village Hall, OX26 1UN
🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
📍 20th May, 7.30pm, Didcot Civic Hall, OX11 7JN
📍 10th June 2025, 7.30pm, Chesterton Village Hall, OX26 1UN
🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
April 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Working together, local housing can be different…. come along and find out more! Community First Oxfordshire is hosting two events around housing:
📍 20th May, 7.30pm, Didcot Civic Hall, OX11 7JN
📍 10th June 2025, 7.30pm, Chesterton Village Hall, OX26 1UN
🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
📍 20th May, 7.30pm, Didcot Civic Hall, OX11 7JN
📍 10th June 2025, 7.30pm, Chesterton Village Hall, OX26 1UN
🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
'Build Community and Make It Enjoyable' - that's the theme for the next Let's Talk Volunteering.
Join us & OCVA for our free session on Wed 21st May about:
- Asset Based Community Development
- Making volunteering enjoyable
See you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
Join us & OCVA for our free session on Wed 21st May about:
- Asset Based Community Development
- Making volunteering enjoyable
See you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
Let's Talk Volunteering: Build Community and Make it Enjoyable
This workshop is delivered in partnership with Community First Oxfordshire to help secure a thriving future for volunteering in Oxfordshire.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
'Build Community and Make It Enjoyable' - that's the theme for the next Let's Talk Volunteering.
Join us & OCVA for our free session on Wed 21st May about:
- Asset Based Community Development
- Making volunteering enjoyable
See you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
Join us & OCVA for our free session on Wed 21st May about:
- Asset Based Community Development
- Making volunteering enjoyable
See you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
What is a “do with” approach?
Who decides what's best for a community? Should it be residents? Or perhaps ‘higher authorities’? Or is there a way where both have equal value?
Read about this & other interesting updates, news, and events in this month’s newsletter!
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Who decides what's best for a community? Should it be residents? Or perhaps ‘higher authorities’? Or is there a way where both have equal value?
Read about this & other interesting updates, news, and events in this month’s newsletter!
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April Newsletter
This newsletter, we're sharing exciting upcoming events, reflecting on lovely past events, and exploring a new movement in community development.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
What is a “do with” approach?
Who decides what's best for a community? Should it be residents? Or perhaps ‘higher authorities’? Or is there a way where both have equal value?
Read about this & other interesting updates, news, and events in this month’s newsletter!
eocampaign1.com/web-version?...
Who decides what's best for a community? Should it be residents? Or perhaps ‘higher authorities’? Or is there a way where both have equal value?
Read about this & other interesting updates, news, and events in this month’s newsletter!
eocampaign1.com/web-version?...
Calling Oxfordshire commuters and residents!
Researchers want to understand the impact of zero emission buses in the wider community. They're offering a £40 gift voucher for 1.5 hours of your time in a focus group.
Take a look at the poster for more info.
Researchers want to understand the impact of zero emission buses in the wider community. They're offering a £40 gift voucher for 1.5 hours of your time in a focus group.
Take a look at the poster for more info.
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Calling Oxfordshire commuters and residents!
Researchers want to understand the impact of zero emission buses in the wider community. They're offering a £40 gift voucher for 1.5 hours of your time in a focus group.
Take a look at the poster for more info.
Researchers want to understand the impact of zero emission buses in the wider community. They're offering a £40 gift voucher for 1.5 hours of your time in a focus group.
Take a look at the poster for more info.
What is affordable housing and why is it needed?
Last year, we shared this video as part of the Rural Thames Valley Partnership. It’s so good we thought we’d share it again!
youtu.be/PNwsCW35OVA?...
Last year, we shared this video as part of the Rural Thames Valley Partnership. It’s so good we thought we’d share it again!
youtu.be/PNwsCW35OVA?...
What is Affordable Rural Housing? Rural Thames Valley Partnership
YouTube video by Community First Oxfordshire
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April 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
What is affordable housing and why is it needed?
Last year, we shared this video as part of the Rural Thames Valley Partnership. It’s so good we thought we’d share it again!
youtu.be/PNwsCW35OVA?...
Last year, we shared this video as part of the Rural Thames Valley Partnership. It’s so good we thought we’d share it again!
youtu.be/PNwsCW35OVA?...
Interested in Community Led Housing?
Join our events where communities involved in community-led housing will share their experience, providing practical advice and inspiration
More info & free booking here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
#communityledhousing #AffordableHousing #oxfordshire
Join our events where communities involved in community-led housing will share their experience, providing practical advice and inspiration
More info & free booking here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
#communityledhousing #AffordableHousing #oxfordshire
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April 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Interested in Community Led Housing?
Join our events where communities involved in community-led housing will share their experience, providing practical advice and inspiration
More info & free booking here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
#communityledhousing #AffordableHousing #oxfordshire
Join our events where communities involved in community-led housing will share their experience, providing practical advice and inspiration
More info & free booking here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-w...
#communityledhousing #AffordableHousing #oxfordshire
Climate action is important – not only as a standalone project but also as part of all work. We made this infographic to share our work on climate and show how holistic climate action can be: www.communityfirstoxon.org/wp-content/u...
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April 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Climate action is important – not only as a standalone project but also as part of all work. We made this infographic to share our work on climate and show how holistic climate action can be: www.communityfirstoxon.org/wp-content/u...
Eating well is one of the most important things we can do for our health, but for many people, access to affordable, nutritious food is limited. You can read our blog post about healthy eating in the groups we support here: ocva.org.uk/2025/04/15/w...
April 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Eating well is one of the most important things we can do for our health, but for many people, access to affordable, nutritious food is limited. You can read our blog post about healthy eating in the groups we support here: ocva.org.uk/2025/04/15/w...
Are there eco words you don't understand?
For Earth Day next Tuesday, we'll break down some environmental jargon. Comment with questions....
Some ideas:
How are the climate & biodiversity crises different?
What does sustainability actually mean?
Or regeneration, zero carbon, and ecological..?
For Earth Day next Tuesday, we'll break down some environmental jargon. Comment with questions....
Some ideas:
How are the climate & biodiversity crises different?
What does sustainability actually mean?
Or regeneration, zero carbon, and ecological..?
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Are there eco words you don't understand?
For Earth Day next Tuesday, we'll break down some environmental jargon. Comment with questions....
Some ideas:
How are the climate & biodiversity crises different?
What does sustainability actually mean?
Or regeneration, zero carbon, and ecological..?
For Earth Day next Tuesday, we'll break down some environmental jargon. Comment with questions....
Some ideas:
How are the climate & biodiversity crises different?
What does sustainability actually mean?
Or regeneration, zero carbon, and ecological..?
We're hiring a Community Capacity Builder!
21hrs p/w – £17,808/annum
This 1-year position supports Well Together in Oxfordshire - an innovative programme tackling health inequalities through developing community activity.
See here for info! www.communityfirstoxon.org/come-and-wor...
21hrs p/w – £17,808/annum
This 1-year position supports Well Together in Oxfordshire - an innovative programme tackling health inequalities through developing community activity.
See here for info! www.communityfirstoxon.org/come-and-wor...
April 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We're hiring a Community Capacity Builder!
21hrs p/w – £17,808/annum
This 1-year position supports Well Together in Oxfordshire - an innovative programme tackling health inequalities through developing community activity.
See here for info! www.communityfirstoxon.org/come-and-wor...
21hrs p/w – £17,808/annum
This 1-year position supports Well Together in Oxfordshire - an innovative programme tackling health inequalities through developing community activity.
See here for info! www.communityfirstoxon.org/come-and-wor...
Last day and a half of Marmalade Festival in Oxford, bringing together people from around the world with global/local, strategic/grassroots perspectives.
Catch their talks here:
www.marmalade.io
Catch their talks here:
www.marmalade.io
Marmalade
www.marmalade.io
April 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Last day and a half of Marmalade Festival in Oxford, bringing together people from around the world with global/local, strategic/grassroots perspectives.
Catch their talks here:
www.marmalade.io
Catch their talks here:
www.marmalade.io
Reminder to sign up to our event on rural housing on the 3rd of April! Looking forward to lots of insightful discussion...
Are you a parish council, community group, or resident who wants to tackle Oxfordshire's crisis in rural affordable housing? Join our talk on our rural housing service & how to use small housing schemes to meet local needs: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rural-hous...
6-7:30pm 3rd April Abingdon Guild Hall
6-7:30pm 3rd April Abingdon Guild Hall
March 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reminder to sign up to our event on rural housing on the 3rd of April! Looking forward to lots of insightful discussion...
#VillageHallsWeek kicked off yesterday with the launch of a wonderful book called ‘Halls for All‘ by Louise Beaton OBE and Dr David Clark! Read more here acre.org.uk/celebrating-...
March 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
#VillageHallsWeek kicked off yesterday with the launch of a wonderful book called ‘Halls for All‘ by Louise Beaton OBE and Dr David Clark! Read more here acre.org.uk/celebrating-...
This #villagehallsweek share an inspirational hall volunteer you know with the ACRE volunteer gallery to celebrate their contribution to their local hall and community: acre.org.uk/celebrating-...
Celebrating, supporting and encouraging volunteers - ACRE
Celebrating, supporting and encouraging volunteers - This gallery is an opportunity to thank volunteers who support your hall all year round.
acre.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This #villagehallsweek share an inspirational hall volunteer you know with the ACRE volunteer gallery to celebrate their contribution to their local hall and community: acre.org.uk/celebrating-...
Our placemaking staff are busy with Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDP) in North Leigh, Chipping Norton, Marcham,Bletchingdon, Ducklington…
NDP are a powerful tool to ensure your community gets the most out of the planning system, detailing a community-led vision & policies for future development
NDP are a powerful tool to ensure your community gets the most out of the planning system, detailing a community-led vision & policies for future development
March 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Our placemaking staff are busy with Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDP) in North Leigh, Chipping Norton, Marcham,Bletchingdon, Ducklington…
NDP are a powerful tool to ensure your community gets the most out of the planning system, detailing a community-led vision & policies for future development
NDP are a powerful tool to ensure your community gets the most out of the planning system, detailing a community-led vision & policies for future development