OXFORDSHIRE500

 Oxfordshire500 is based on the idea that a group of members (who are anonymous to each other) pay a very small amount of money each month that collectively turns into a small donation to a local person, group or cause in the county.    It provides a very targeted £500 gift each month that could make a lot of difference to a family or community group that is struggling in some way.   The person or people getting the award are nominated and voted on by the members of Oxfordshire500 who are also monthly contributors.  Local people giving to local people.

Since November 2021 Oxfordshire500 has given monthly gifts of at least £500 (over £50,000 in total).  Please look at past donations on the History page.

We have been able to give four donations in October.   The first nominated by Homestart to a single mother with a 2 year old and a 7 year old. She is finding all her spare funds are going on food. She is needing help with furnishings including a bed for the 2 year old as present one is broken.  Secondly an individual experiencing significant mental health difficulties including hoarding behaviour. A key issue is an accumulation of clothing due to a lack of access to a washing machine.  Providing this would help support the client's recovery goals.  Nominated by Tracy Elmore Community Services.  Thirdly we gave a donation to a vulnerable lady who suffers from anxiety and depression.  She cares for her husband and supports her father who has dementia.  She is struggling with her mental health and having suicidal thoughts and is needing to reach out for urgent support at various times.   She has previously benefitted greatly both emotionally and physically from working out in the local gym.  We have given her an year's membership of this gym enabling her to prioritise some time out for herself prioritising her own physical and emotional well being and enabling her to continue to offer support to her family.  Nominated by the Berin Centre.   Finally, nominated by Homestart, we gave to a single mother with a 4 year old son. She has medical issues causing mobility problems and her son has special needs which are both physical and emotional   She is home educating and needs various items to help her son's sensory regulation as well as additional education resources.   

Next request for nominations will be sent out end November

Contact oxfordshire500@gmail.com if you want more information