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 £35,000 in total).  Please look at past donations on the History page.

   We have given two donations this June.   The first to a CAB client with throat cancer.   He can't talk and lives in a park home where the only hot water is via his electric shower.   He was being helped under their Macmillan funded project but this has unfortunately been stopped.   He is in need of funds whilst waiting for his PIP application to be considered.   Secondly we gave a donation to a mother of twin girls who have very complex needs.   Both are fitted for a Gastrostomy for their food intake.   They also have significant learning and sensory disabilities and mother is looking for funds to turn the girls bedroom into a sensory room.

Next request for nominations will be sent out end July