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Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

We are updating the software behind our Planning and Land Charges services, to ensure it remains reliable, supported, and able to meet future service needs.

Community funding

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August 18, 2025

Community projects in South Oxfordshire can now apply for a financial boost 

Published 18 August 2025 A ‘boosted’ pot of funding launches today for community projects in South Oxfordshire.  More funding has been made available for South Oxfordshire District Council members to award community projects through the Councillor Community Grant Scheme.  Previously council members had £5,000 to award community and voluntary organisations in their wards, but this […]

July 16, 2025

SO Charitable Lottery Funds Give Boost to Local Charities  

The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Friends of Ewelme School are two of eight local charities to benefit from an extra £7,000 of unrestricted funding thanks to the SO Charitable Lottery. 

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June 10, 2024

New capital grant funding round opens to applications in July

Voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire will shortly be able to apply for up to £75,000 in funding for projects that help improve people’s quality of life. The new 2024/25 round of the council’s Capital Grant Scheme launches on 8 July 2024. The council has a total budget of £320,000, 15 per cent of […]

April 21, 2022

Over half a million pounds in funding awarded to community organisations in South Oxfordshire

Voluntary organisations in South Oxfordshire whose work includes supporting young people, providing vital help and advice for residents, and protecting the environment have been awarded £667,992 in grant funding. South Oxfordshire District Council awarded the funds to 22 organisations to help them improve the quality of life for the residents and communities they serve, whilst […]