Small and Mighty Programme staff
We’re excited to introduce you to the amazing staff members who joined us last month as part of the Small and…
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Sign up to our newsletterUpcoming event: How can parish councils support village halls?
Join us on Thursday 16th July 6:30-8pm for a practical and informative training session designed to help parish councillors and…
Heatwave advice for community buildings
Oxfordshire is in a red health heat alert zone for 24 and 25 June Source: https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/heat?v=map&type=heat Immediate Heatwave Safety Measures…
Small and Mighty launch
The Small and Mighty (SaM) Support Programme is a partnership of local community infrastructure and voluntary sector support organisations. Community First Oxfordshire, OCVA,…
Faringdon Nature Makers and Climate Champions: Phase Two
Last year, we organised a number of activities in Faringdon to support and encourage local people to get involved in…
A call for 5% VAT rules on fuel to apply across the board, regardless of level/type of usage in village halls.
Background: Our halls and community buildings provide essential services to local residents, contributing to their health and wellbeing and strengthening…
Well Together summary
Over the past two years, the Well Together programme has supported grassroot groups, local charities and community organisations across 10…
OCVA Volunteer Awards
It’s time to recognise the outstanding achievements of volunteers in Oxfordshire! We are looking forward to OCVA’s Volunteer Celebration Awards…
Full advice on Martyn’s Law for Community Halls
The Home Office has now released the Section 27 guidance covering Martyn’s law/ The Terrorism (Protection of Premises act). The guidance consists of nine chapters. Please find…
Let’s Talk Volunteering: Come join us!
Join us in May as Cogges Manor Farm hosts our next ‘Let’s Talk Volunteering’ session. Whether you’re in a paid…
Village Halls week events
Trustees from Holton Village Hall, Tackley, Brightwell Cum Sotwell and Deddington Windmill Centre and Wendy who uses several halls in…
What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is ‘the art of taking care of, or managing, something’. Communities have many assets, including green and open space, woodlands,…
