Oxfordshire 500 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 Oxfordshire 500 who are also monthly contributors. 

Since November 2021 Oxfordshire 500 has given monthly gifts of at least £500 (over £42,000 in total).  Please look at past donations on the History page.

   We have given two donations this November.  The first to a single mother, nominated by Homestart, who has just been housed from a woman's refuge into a flat of her own with a 5 month old baby.  She has no bed, warm/winter clothing, coats, shoes for herself or clothing for her baby. Secondly a client from the Elmore Community Services who is 28 weeks pregnant and has endured severe domestic abuse and is facing significant financial hardship.  She is struggling to prepare for her baby who is due in January.   

Next request for nominations will be sent out end December