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 £45,000 in total).  Please look at past donations on the History page.

  We have been able to give two donations in May.  The first, nominated by Flexicare. A single mother of a 17 year old young man with cerebral palsy affecting all four  limbs who requires full time care to meet his extensive disabilities. He is non-verbal and is fed via a gastrostomy. His needs are constant and highly complex, requiring skilled support throughout the day and night to keep him safe, comfortable, and well. He also has Obstructive Airway Syndrome which means he has frequent respiratory infections . The grant will make a meaningful difference to both mother and son. His mother would like to purchase a tumble dryer to help manage the significant increase in laundry resulting from his changing physical needs, while also easing pressure on the family and supporting his comfort, safety, and overall quality of life.  Secondly a girl who is known well to one of our members, who has been struggling with endometriosis. She has been waiting for almost 12 years for surgery through the NHS but has been consistently turned away. She has been in constant agony, unable to walk most of the time and felt that her body was giving up.  She has been dependent on her family and has had to move home permanently as she has been unable to work.  She is, with this grant, within reach of achieving the funds for surgery.

Next request for nominations will be sent out end June

Contact oxfordshire500@gmail.com if you want more information