City of Oxford Charity Limited
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £1,000
- Where they fund
- City of Oxford
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Monthly
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oxfordcitycharity.org.ukAbout City of Oxford Charity Limited
City of Oxford Charity Limited traces its roots to 1700, when Reverend William Stone founded a hospital for the poor. It now operates from historic almshouses in St Clement's, having been amalgamated into a single entity. Its mission is to relieve hardship, sickness, and infirmity among Oxford residents, provide supported housing, and offer educational aid to those under 25 in need. The charity is guided by values of dignity, fairness, inclusivity, and practical compassion, acting as a last-resort provider for vulnerable locals who slip through statutory nets. It blends grant-making with managing Stone's Court almshouses, focusing on poverty alleviation, crisis relief, illness and disability support, and education and training costs for disadvantaged young people.
What City of Oxford Charity Limited funds
The charity funds acute individual needs through Relief in Need and Educational grants, with occasional support for small local community groups aiding Oxford residents. Priorities include poverty alleviation, crisis relief (such as household items, clothing, medical equipment, and bankruptcy fees), illness and disability support, and education and training costs for disadvantaged young people. All funding is directed to residents of the City of Oxford, reflecting the charity's hyper-local focus.
Who can apply
Beneficiaries must have at least three years' residency in the City of Oxford. There are no income thresholds, but referrals from professionals such as social workers are required. The charity supports individuals and occasionally small local community groups that aid Oxford residents. It prioritises those who are vulnerable and have slipped through statutory nets, offering practical help to those in need.
What City of Oxford Charity Limited doesn't fund
The charity does not fund core costs, capital projects, capacity building, or unrestricted support. It only supports local applicants, so those outside the City of Oxford are not eligible. Grants are typically modest and paid directly to suppliers or agencies, not to individuals.
How they like to fund
The charity provides targeted, one-off grants for acute needs, paid directly to suppliers or agencies. It welcomes unsolicited applications, though referrals from professionals are required. Its distinctive, history-rooted dual model of targeted relief and housing makes it a unique resource for Oxford's most vulnerable people.
How much does City of Oxford Charity Limited give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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Good to know
How to apply to City of Oxford Charity Limited
City of Oxford Charity Limited takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically monthly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does City of Oxford Charity Limited provide?
City of Oxford Charity Limited typically provides grants of £100 - £1,000.
Where does City of Oxford Charity Limited fund charities?
City of Oxford Charity Limited funds charities operating in City of Oxford.
Does City of Oxford Charity Limited accept unsolicited applications?
City of Oxford Charity Limited accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from City of Oxford Charity Limited?
City of Oxford Charity Limited takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically monthly.
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