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December 10, 2025
Second round of funding for community infrastructure approved
Town and parish councils and not-for-profit community groups in South Oxfordshire will soon be able to bid for a share of £750,000 of funding to improve or deliver new community amenities. The Community Infrastructure Levy Grant Fund offers organisations a financial boost of between £75,000 to £250,000 per project for new or expanded facilities, including […]
December 1, 2025
Councils continue to support disabled and vulnerable residents through the Disabled Facilities Grant
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils continue to offer the Disabled Facilities Grant to help disabled and vulnerable residents make their homes safer, more comfortable, and better suited to their needs. The Disabled Facilities Grant is a means-tested grant providing financial help for home adaptations such as installing ramps and stairlifts for […]
November 10, 2025
Over £700,000 of funding approved for new community and youth centre in Thame
Published 10 November 2025 Exciting news for people of South Oxfordshire this month with £779,246 of funding approved as a contribution towards the building of a new Community and Youth Centre at Southern Road Recreation Ground in Thame. Thame Town Council is set to receive funding from South Oxfordshire District Council to create a modern, […]
September 29, 2025
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme launched to support residents this winter
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a Food and Warmth Grant Scheme to help local organisations who are directly supporting residents struggling with the rising cost of living. The scheme will distribute grants to local not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes […]
July 31, 2025
£521,000 boost for community projects in South Oxfordshire
There is fantastic news for community organisations in South Oxfordshire this month – with over half a million pounds in additional funding announced. The additional funding for the 2025–2027 Revenue Grant recipients was approved by South Oxfordshire District Council following a full council meeting on 17 July. This brings the total funding awarded to £1,188,951, […]
July 28, 2025
Second round of Performing Arts grant now open
A new round of the £60,000 Performing Arts Grant scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, is now open to help local arts organisations thrive and to support community projects that promote well-being and bring people together through the arts. The scheme is open to voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire, who will be […]
July 1, 2025
Culture and Heritage Network Event brings local groups together
A brand new event has been launched to help local arts, culture and heritage to thrive, linking the groups and organisations who need support with those that have the ability to provide it. The inaugural Heritage Network event successfully took place on 25 June at the Abbey Buildings in Abingdon. Around 30 representatives from local […]
May 15, 2025
Summer fun comes to Riverside
The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open later this month on Saturday 24 May, kicking off a summer of fun for families and fans of outdoor swimming in South Oxfordshire. The Riverside Park and Pools which is owned by South Oxfordshire District Council and managed by their leisure contractors GLL, […]
March 18, 2025
£50,000 ‘Everyone Active’ grant scheme launching in April to support fitness and wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Community organisations in South Oxfordshire can continue to offer enjoyable fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to the £50,000 Everyone Active grant scheme launching next month. A new round of the South Oxfordshire District Council Everyone Active grant scheme will launch on Tuesday 1 April. Previous grant recipients Thame the […]
February 27, 2025
Community groups to benefit from over £1.4 million grants this year
Published Thursday 27 February 2025 Communities in South Oxfordshire are set to benefit from £1,450,000 over the next year through a range of grant schemes to support community projects. South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed that its budget for 2025/2026 includes continued financial support of organisations in the district that help residents, businesses and the environment. […]
