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!https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lzijoktge22nTrue to our name, our work really is Oxfordshire-wide! Explore the map of our work here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1DL3_s6ZoTh9ktu4ojfxihi37Zsbt4Ik&usp=sharing 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.23 Sep 2025 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzijoktge22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lwqr34cblk2xLast 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! https://communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/international-youth-day/19 Aug 2025 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwqr34cblk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lvnkef6j2k2pA great comic about the Social Model of Disability - worth a read! Fun and informative. https://gmcdp.com/accessibles-1-time-now 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 Action05 Aug 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvnkef6j2k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3ltmkyezo2k25Did 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: https://communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/rural-housing-week-2025/10 Jul 2025 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltmkyezo2k25https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lrq6g4gsv224Asylum 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! https://www.asylum-welcome.org/oxfordrefugeeweek/ https://lnkd.in/ebEGVwY516 Jun 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrq6g4gsv224https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lraeexmtjc2v#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: https://communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/lgbtq-pride-month-and-community-organising/10 Jun 2025 07:24 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lraeexmtjc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lqovmi52gs23This #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/03 Jun 2025 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqovmi52gs23https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lpluyahw7s2m📢 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: https://communityfirstoxon.org/news-blog/we-are-hiring-community-development-worker-heyford-park/20 May 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpluyahw7s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lp4tdw64ik2v🌟 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!14 May 2025 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp4tdw64ik2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lonieqro3k2x'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! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-volunteering-build-community-and-make-it-enjoyable-tickets-1311451610069?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl08 May 2025 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lonieqro3k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lol5q6usns2zWhat 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! https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=8cd25d7c-19f7-11f0-91dd-f799e2bd0a96&pt=campaign&t=1745565519&s=6f657d20780212131a3f4589f52a50c0db6cf58a13b99ffac323a3826b2c6a5607 May 2025 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lol5q6usns2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lo4pbuvfp22yCalling 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.01 May 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo4pbuvfp22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lnzj46khxs22What 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! https://youtu.be/PNwsCW35OVA?feature=shared30 Apr 2025 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzj46khxs22https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lnhyjpurvs2rInterested 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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-we-can-do-housing-differently-come-along-to-find-out-more-tickets-1333712141919?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ1oOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1anMyeHFCVWxsZElsd05BAR7MI_ey65XDidnIwT1FCBwfD4wTFoFN7uy-dLjX-kxsC_sZ0hsf0IVz5IEmPA_aem_hsAH07ptehpSi1Ryly6xkQ&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing #communityledhousing #AffordableHousing #oxfordshire https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Ftogether-we-can-do-housing-differently-come-along-to-find-out-more-tickets-1333712141919%3Futm-campaign%3Dsocial%26utm-content%3Dattendeeshare%26utm-medium%3Ddiscovery%26utm-term%3Dlisting%26utm-source%3Dcp%26aff%3Debdsshcopyurl%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdWpzMnhxQlVsbGRJbHdOQQEezCP3suuVw4nZyME9RQgcHw-MExaBTe7svnS41_pMbAv7GdIbH9CFc-SBJjw_aem_hsAH07ptehpSi1Ryly6xkQ&h=AT0_pYHd3eqNf36weGlJwXQnCMGq88fR3hZFNH8VUfC_i-yYxWkM3SS9hT3Yb5yO5vUWxpDzQnTxtKLI-KqrCIDoe0ZBeuelONbjrZ0uTmRzjB08wwx7szh7mVh7UeirQt83uJoQxG1QxpIrgZulow&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT21_DUAMEA5UJMP-TNMPBpWUpoz4JWnlUSeZ3c8TnEErnQghZk3MRdF0FcvFFakz4BgsIeeix0NHEWHWBzivCeCdM9QWBRYf1zTA6hs4bby4FJE7BAdI5c3w2aEr_cgGPacmm-8ISLlH1Y4ENgSG3VH-Mge4BuiAE1yWFmpBTbreo441gf_FENhCInNjHQFvUYFfA23 Apr 2025 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnhyjpurvs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lnfrrtetvc2mClimate 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: https://www.communityfirstoxon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Climate-and-Biodiversity-in-Community-First-Oxfordshire.pdf22 Apr 2025 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnfrrtetvc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lmyo5b65ck2jEating 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: https://ocva.org.uk/2025/04/15/well-together-a-focus-on-healthy-eating/17 Apr 2025 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmyo5b65ck2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lmw7rw63pc24Are 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..?16 Apr 2025 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmw7rw63pc24https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lmttggtb222vWe'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! https://www.communityfirstoxon.org/come-and-work-for-community-first-were-hiring/15 Apr 2025 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmttggtb222vhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3llvwg4qkh22lLast 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 https://www.marmalade.io03 Apr 2025 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvwg4qkh22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lkqdsnpubk25Reminder to sign up to our event on rural housing on the 3rd of April! Looking forward to lots of insightful discussion... [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkqdsnpubk25https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lknkek3kxs2f#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 https://acre.org.uk/celebrating-encouraging-and-supporting-volunteers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJGNaVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU0SD5vxcUjBQeWoV69pp2osup9d1hC02GL4oNeJIbkAY-il-VuOxZ1quA_aem_mjcgDj5z3EtoXPo28OfNeg18 Mar 2025 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknkek3kxs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lknk7p6b6k2fThis #villagehallsweek share an inspirational hall volunteer you know with the ACRE volunteer gallery to celebrate their contribution to their local hall and community: https://acre.org.uk/celebrating-supporting-and-encouraging-volunteers/#/~/buzz/village-halls-week-2025/gallery18 Mar 2025 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknk7p6b6k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lkapthswwk22Our 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 development13 Mar 2025 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkapthswwk22https://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lk4i4dk2ak2cWe are hiring a Senior Administrator! 28hrs p/w (4-days) – £22,800 (£28,500 FTE)/ annum Join our proactive team to support the running of our office, be our company secretary, and lead on our membership scheme amongst other varied tasks. More info here: https://www.communityfirstoxon.org/we-are-hiring-a-senior-administrator/11 Mar 2025 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4i4dk2ak2chttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3ljrjg5zyec2mHalls are a really important part of both rural & urban communities, giving space for people to come together. Here's a video we created for #VillageHallsWeek 2025 to show some benefits they bring to people youtu.be/AeyYlqNGgUY #VillageHallsWeek2025 #villagehall #communityspaces https://youtu.be/AeyYlqNGgUY07 Mar 2025 07:48 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljrjg5zyec2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3ljmt5qgsn22rAre 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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rural-housing-the-key-to-sustainable-and-thriving-villages-tickets-1269201749599?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 6-7:30pm 3rd April Abingdon Guild Hall05 Mar 2025 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljmt5qgsn22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lja44fvjhs2iWe’re running two events for village halls week! Join us to celebrate halls volunteers, learn from different halls, and network over tea and cake: https://www.communityfirstoxon.org/village-halls-week-events/ #villagehallsweek28 Feb 2025 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lja44fvjhs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/communityfirstoxon.bsky.social/post/3lizcrmumos2vTake a look at our newsletter....! https://www.communityfirstoxon.org/february-newsletter/25 Feb 2025 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:a6sxj4ce4r3oixqxeqexvoj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizcrmumos2v