30th September 2024

Join us to help disadvantaged people in Oxfordshire this winter

Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) have launched an appeal to raise £60,000 towards its Living Essentials Fund. The Living Essentials Fund will help the most...
Business as a Force for Good
22nd August 2024

B4 Member of the Month – Phil Lawrie, Silverstone Museum

Last month we launched a new Member of the Month Award where a Member is recognised for epitomising the true spirit of B4. Helen...
Business as a Force for GoodResponsible Business
20th June 2022

Businesses urged to join together to make Oxfordshire a better place to live and work

The new Oxfordshire Collective Business Fund is a way for businesses to make a genuine difference to communities by investing in local charitable organisations.
Business as a Force for Good
16th March 2022

Programme announced for 2022 Creative Industries Festival

Oxford Brookes has announced the programme for the second International Creative Industries Festival, which takes place online from 21 March. The theme for this...
Business as a Force for GoodConference & EventsEducation
6th December 2021

Pack for Good campaign

Students and staff at Oxford Brookes University have helped to raise more than £25,000 for the British Heart Foundation, as part of the annual...
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesEducation
23rd November 2021

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

The public have one week left to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a say in...
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
17th November 2021

Oxford Brookes to become the UK’s first university to retrofit pioneering new heating technology on campus

With the world’s attention focused on the outcomes of the COP26 summit, Oxford Brookes University is introducing a major technological advancement to significantly reduce...
Business as a Force for GoodEducationLeadershipSustainability
17th November 2021

Christmas Light Bus returns by popular demand

Oxford Bus Company has announced its ‘Christmas Light Bus’ is returning to help spread some festive cheer again this year.
AttractionsBusiness as a Force for GoodPublic Transport
16th November 2021

Collecting coats for Oxford Homeless Movement

Do you have coats in your wardrobe that could help people more in need?
Business as a Force for GoodResponsible Business
12th November 2021

Donate your unwanted laptops to those in need

The Getting Oxfordshire Online partnership is encouraging businesses to donate unwanted laptops to be refurbished and passed to disadvantaged school students, older people and...
Business as a Force for GoodIT & CommsTech
3rd November 2021

Oxfordshire celebrates businesses as a force for good

Organisations from across Oxfordshire are coming together to celebrate business as a force for good at POP2021: Power of Purpose Week (15th-19th November).
Business as a Force for GoodBusiness Strategy
2nd November 2021

Unipart Logistics fundraising for Air Ambulances UK passes £45,000

A partnership between Unipart Logistics and Air Ambulances UK has now raised a total of over £45,000 thanks to a team of six Unipart...
Business as a Force for GoodCommunity BuildingHealth
31st August 2021

Maymessy is supporting ladies from Refugee Resource into a food related business

We are supporting 11 migrant women into a food related business over the next two years.
Business as a Force for GoodCommunity BuildingEDIEducation
12th August 2021

Carousel Buses launch digital service for passengers to calculate CO2 savings of travelling by bus

Carousel Buses has launched a digital service that enables passengers to work out how much CO2 they save when travelling by bus, compared to...
Business as a Force for GoodHealth & SafetyPublic Transport
29th July 2021

Oxford Bus Company launch another branded bus for a local charity

Two ponies paid Oxford Bus Company a special visit this week to celebrate the unveiling of a double-decker emblazoned in a riding charity’s branding.
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesPublic Transport
2nd July 2021

Owen Mumford achieves B Corp certification

UK medical device leader obtains certified commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency
Business as a Force for GoodLeadershipManufacturingSustainability
18th May 2021

From John o’Groats to Land’s End – CRM’s Fundraising Mission

The team here at Chapman Robinson & Moore are raising money for our charity of the year Daybreak. At CRM we are virtually going...
Business as a Force for GoodCommunity BuildingEDIHealthSport
5th May 2021

Blenheim Estate Invites Tenders For Long Term Partnership on Arable Land

The Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire is inviting farmers to tender for c.1,100 acres (445ha) of arable farmland as it implements its ground-breaking land strategy.
AttractionsBusiness as a Force for GoodBusiness StrategyCommunity BuildingLeadership
4th May 2021

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Announces Charity Partnership with Oxford Hospitals Charity

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire has announced a year-long charity partnership in support of Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesEDIPublic Transport
20th April 2021

Unipart announces 2020 financial results

Unipart Group, one of Europe’s leading manufacturing, logistics, and consulting businesses, has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Business as a Force for GoodBusiness Strategy
6th April 2021

SpecialEffect April Update

Case Study: “Archiebot has been the best thing” Archie is a gaming-mad young man who has been isolated at home for over a year...
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesTechTechnology
1st April 2021

Cooking support Wantage families struggling financially due to Covid 19

Maymessy aims to support as many parents as we can by facilitating how make cheap, healthy, nutritious and tasty meals on a limited budget.
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesCommunity BuildingEDIEducationTraining
29th March 2021

Oxfordshire Community Foundation opens search for Chair

Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is seeking a Chair with the enthusiasm and ability to enable the foundation to succeed in reaching the next stage...
Business as a Force for GoodCommunity BuildingEDILeadershipRecruitment
5th March 2021

Pye Homes Blenheim Builds State-of-the-Art Doctors’ Surgery at Hanborough Gate

Pye Homes Blenheim has completed work on a brand new surgery and pharmacy at its Hanborough Gate development.
AttractionsBusiness as a Force for GoodConstructionHealth
15th February 2021

Ignite Sport UK partner with Oxford City FC, The Oxford Food Company and FitFest Oxford to support families in need during lockdown

Four community spirited Oxfordshire companies have joined forces with schools to help families with vital supplies during the latest lockdown - and have appealed...
Business as a Force for GoodCommunity BuildingEDIHealthRetail
21st December 2020

Unipart Logistics gets highest rating ever for environment programme

Unipart Logistics has achieved a five-star rating from the British Safety Council for its commitment to environmental sustainability. It scored over 95% in the...
Business as a Force for GoodManufacturingSustainability
18th December 2020

Big business gives over 60,000 people in the South East food, tech and care essentials to get through COVID-19

A charity set up by The Prince of Wales has got businesses to step up and help more than 60,000 people in the South East of England as...
Business as a Force for GoodCharities
14th December 2020

Partnership announces support for homeless people this Christmas

Partners in Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) are working together to provide accommodation and services for people experiencing rough sleeping and living in supported accommodation...
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesHealth
2nd December 2020

Blake Morgan signs Thames Valley Mental Wellbeing Charter

Leading law firm Blake Morgan LLP has signed the Thames Valley Chambers of Commerce’s Mental Health Wellbeing Charter as part of the firm’s commitment...
Business as a Force for GoodHealthWorkplace Wellbeing
16th November 2020

Oxford United Tackle Loneliness With Virtual Coffee Mornings

Help Oxford United in the Community tackle loneliness in Oxfordshire during the current lockdown.
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesHealthResponsible Business
16th November 2020

Homeless Charity Emmaus Announces Partnership With Hermes UK

National homelessness charity Emmaus has announced that Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has become a corporate partner, supporting its aim to give...
Business as a Force for GoodCharities
10th November 2020

OSEP launches POP2020 to celebrate business as a force for good

Organisations from across Oxfordshire are coming together to take part in POP2020: Power of Purpose Week, celebrating business as a force for good.
Business as a Force for Good
3rd August 2020

Positive Steps with Frank Nigriello, Chairman of Oxfordshire Business First

I’ve attended a number of webinars with large numbers of people who are talking about a new imperative for the 21st century.
Business as a Force for GoodBusiness Strategy
8th April 2020

Supporting Sobell House in the current climate

For the past few days, I have been glued to the television for the Prime Minister’s press conference, just hoping to hear a glimmer...
Business as a Force for GoodCharities
23rd March 2020

Royal Cars Oxford: Helping Our Community

Royal Cars Oxford are pleased to announce that we will providing online shop collections for the over-65’s and anyone in self-isolation within the Oxford...
Business as a Force for GoodPrivate Transport
9th March 2020

Blenheim Bursary Winners Announced

A total of 16 local charities and good causes are set to benefit from a £50,000 charity and community bursary set up by Blenheim.
Business as a Force for GoodCharities
3rd January 2020

Working with Oxfordshire County Library

Oxfordshire County Library has signed the charter and pledged their support to Oxford Homeless Movement.
Business as a Force for GoodCharities
29th April 2019

Blenheim launches new search for business entrepreneurs

Blenheim is inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success.
Business as a Force for GoodBusiness Strategy
15th February 2019

Paying it forward… or giving back to clients and our community

We’ve now been open for a busy four months. Unsurprisingly, setting up a new solicitors’ firm is hard work, and brings all sorts...
Business as a Force for GoodSolicitors
15th February 2019

2019 Oxfordshire Business Awards launch celebrates 25 years of the county’s best businesses

Dozens of Oxfordshire businesses attended the event on 10 January at Oxford Science Park.
Business as a Force for GoodLocal Government
25th January 2018

Reading kick-starts UK ethical initiative

Ethical Reading launches to spur a chain reaction of ethical cities around the UK.
Business as a Force for GoodSustainabilityWorkplace Wellbeing

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