Charities Archives - B4 Business

27th January 2026

Oxford Wood Recycling join B4

An award-winning social enterprise and charity, Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) combines environmental responsibility with social impact. Operating across Oxfordshire, OWR provides commercial and domestic...

26th September 2025

Christmas Comes Early to The Randolph Hotel as Raise’25 Secures Major Match-Funding Boost

Christmas arrived early for guests at The Randolph Hotel, Oxford’s iconic five-star landmark, where festive décor, first-class food, and inspiring company set the scene...

Charities Responsible Business

30th July 2025

Introducing Response to the B4 Community

I’m Emma Murphy, Associate Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications at Response, a mental health charity supporting children, young people and adults across Oxfordshire...

Charities Responsible Business

28th July 2025

A Gala Dinner to create change in rural communities

Join Plunkett UK at their Gala Dinner fundraiser on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at RSA House in London.

Charities Responsible Business

30th January 2025

Be Free Young Carers joins B4 Platinum and confirms £1,000 Big Give Pledge from Raise’24

We are pleased to announce that Be Free Young Carers, who joined B4 in 2023, have now joined B4 Platinum.

Charities Responsible Business

1st January 2025

Raise’24 Demonstrates the Power of Collaboration and Team Effort

At Keble College on Friday 13th December, one hundred representatives of Oxfordshire’s business and charitable communities came together to celebrate months of incredible fundraising...

Charities Responsible Business

15th August 2024

Raymond Blanc gives his support for Raise’24

We are delighted to share a personal video from the wonderful Raymond Blanc of Belmond Le Manoir in which he gives his full support...

Charities Responsible Business

13th August 2024

Nicholsons make first donation to Raise’24 Fund

We are delighted to announce that Liz Nicholson and her wonderful colleagues at Nicholsons have made the first donation to the Raise’24 fund.

Charities Responsible Business

7th November 2023

PREMIER FOOTBALL STARS SUPPORT OXBRIDGE FOUNDATION

Football stars Andriy Shevchenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko have backed the launch of a charity (Oxbridge Foundation) which will fund scholarships for Ukrainian students affected...

Charities Education

3rd November 2023

Two Oxford Brookes students begin Master’s scholarship funded by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s charity

Two Oxford Brookes University students are among the country’s first to begin a fully funded motorsport scholarship, thanks to a grant from a charity...

Charities Education

2nd February 2023

Oxford Brookes student receives national award for establishing a charity

An Oxford Brookes University PhD student has received a prestigious national award for establishing the world’s first charity that helps to raise awareness of...

Charities Education

11th October 2022

Golfers raise cash for Dogs for Good

Whitley Stimpson drove the fairways to raise £1,000 for a Banbury based charity that provides specialist trained dogs to support people with disabilities.

Accountants - Professional Services Charities Responsible Business

30th September 2022

Fun and fundraising pass the winning post together at CRM Race Night

More than 100 excited horseracing fans packed into Yarnton Road Football Club for the CRM Charity Race Night on Friday 30 September. The atmosphere...

Accountants - Professional Services Charities

23rd September 2022

Unipart’s BIG Charity Challenge: Supporting Alzheimer’s Society

Unipart people have a long history of raising money to support many local and national causes.

Charities Responsible Business

4th July 2022

Brand the Bus! returns revamped to help more good causes

Oxford Bus Company today launched its annual Brand the Bus! 2023 competition for a local charity or good cause to have its branding on...

Charities Public Transport

21st June 2022

Oxford Bus Company reveals latest charity bus

The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with the rear of a double-decker emblazoned in Be Free Young...

Charities Public Transport

11th May 2022

Oxford Bus Company launches latest ‘Brand the Bus’ with Restore

The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with a double-decker wrapped in mental health charity Restore’s branding.

Charities Public Transport Responsible Business

1st April 2022

Cooking and improving adult mental health in Oxfordshire

In March we had 5 people over from Root and Branch: Root and Branch are an independent charity which promotes recovery from mental...

Charities People

10th February 2022

Can you chip in to support the Target charity golf day?

The team from Target are looking for support for their annual charity golf day to be held on Thursday 30 June at Brickhampton Court...

Charities Health Networking

20th January 2022

Grants of up to £25k available for Oxfordshire charities encouraging healthier hearts

Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Healthy Hearts grants aim to improve cardiovascular health by funding charitable organisations that are promoting positive behaviour, such as increased physical...

Charities Finance Health

18th January 2022

Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition

Mental health charity scoops first prize to have an entire bus branded in its colours, with second place charity Be Free Young Carers to...

Charities Public Transport

6th December 2021

Stagecoach Supports Oxford Hospitals Charity this Christmas

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire will continue its support of Oxford Hospitals Charity this December with a range of festive fundraising activity, including Christmas Jumper Day,...

Charities Public Transport

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 Good Charities Education

24th November 2021

The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021

Save the date! Can you help us make this year's Big Give our best yet?

Charities Community Building EDI

24th November 2021

Champing at the bit to support vulnerable generations in Oxford

And they’re off!! CRM had a wonderful fundraising evening with clients and our charity partner Daybreak Oxford, for another popular Charity Race Night.

Accountants - Professional Services Charities Community Building

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 Good Charities Community Building Public Transport

12th November 2021

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

The public have until the end of November to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a...

Charities Community Building Public Transport

9th November 2021

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

Bus driving duo Mark Temple and Guy Powell swapped their driving cabs for the open road to fundraise for Sobell House.

Charities Community Building Public Transport

1st November 2021

Final call to enter the Brand The Bus Competition

Good causes have one week left to enter Oxford Bus Company’s ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to be in with a chance to design their...

Charities Community Building Public Transport

13th October 2021

Berkshire charity wins £10,000 Movement for Good award

A charity based in Berkshire will receive a £10,000 windfall as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance Group’s annual Movement for Good awards.

Charities Community Building EDI People

13th October 2021

Supporting more lives together

A new partnership will provide mental health support to thousands of children and young people across the Thames Valley.

Charities Community Building EDI Health

12th October 2021

Stagecoach Celebrates Its Longest Serving Community Champions in Oxfordshire

Stagecoach is celebrating its longest serving Oxfordshire staff, with four of the company’s most familiar faces receiving awards for their hard work and dedication...

Charities Community Building EDI Public Transport

30th September 2021

Reading College students cook up a storm at Reading Town Meal

Professional culinary arts students from Reading College put their skills to good use on Saturday 25 September when they took part in the Reading...

Charities Community Building Education People

23rd September 2021

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley launched his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure...

Attractions Charities Community Building

21st September 2021

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley will be launching his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace TOMORROW (Wednesday, 22nd September at 11am) as...

Attractions Charities Community Building

16th September 2021

Charity golf day raises funds for local cancer charity

An annual golfing day, organised by accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson, has raised £1,000 for an Oxfordshire charity providing cancer support and therapy.

Accountants - Professional Services Charities

13th September 2021

Blenheim 7k Fun Run

Run, jog or walk for charity or for fun at the World Heritage site, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock in Oxfordshire, the stunning venue for the...

Charities Health Sport

7th September 2021

Oxford Bus Company employees donate almost £60,000 to Barnardo’s

Kind-hearted staff at Oxford Bus Company have donated almost £60,000 to children’s charity Barnardo’s.

Charities Community Building Public 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 Good Charities Public Transport

28th June 2021

Cowley Road Carnival Live! on 4th July

Cowley Road Carnival celebrations go ahead all over the city as residents are encouraged to join Virtual Carnival online, decorate their homes as the...

Attractions Charities Community Building EDI Health

28th May 2021

SpecialEffect May Update

Catch up with all the latest news from the amazing SpecialEffect Charity. Improving lives through gaming.

Charities Community Building EDI Tech Technology

27th May 2021

Children Heard and Seen TFN success!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended Children Heard and Seen’s TFN pitch last night.

Charities Community Building EDI Education

24th May 2021

Target Golf Day

Our long awaited Target charity golf day is finally on the horizon.

Charities Community Building EDI Health Sport

20th May 2021

No Going Back | Aspire 20th Anniversary Appeal

Aspire is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, and our services have never been more needed as we emerge from this pandemic.

Charities Community Building EDI Health

14th May 2021

The Earl of Wessex visits homeless support projects across Oxford

Oxford had the chance to showcase the innovative support provided for people experiencing homelessness in the city with a visit from HRH The Earl...

Charities Community Building EDI Education Health

10th May 2021

Sobell House – May News Update

Welcome to our May update, which I hope finds you well. It’s good to see restrictions starting to ease, family and friends being able...

Charities NEXUS

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 Good Charities EDI Public Transport

30th April 2021

Oxford Bus Company deliver chocolate boost to local food bank

Oxford Bus Company made a sweet delivery via Quality Street this week. But it is not a new road name in the county.

Charities Public Transport

30th April 2021

Twin Town Challenge 2020+2 open for entries

Organisers of the Twin Town Challenge 2020+2 have announced the new dates of the postponed charity event and released an additional 50 places. A...

Charities Community Building EDI

26th April 2021

Work with Oxford United In The Community this summer by delivering National Citizen Service Programmes

Oxford United in the Community is recruiting individuals to help deliver its National Citizen Service (NCS) programmes this summer.

Charities Community Building EDI Health

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 Good Charities Tech Technology

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 Good Charities Community Building EDI Education Training

1st April 2021

Blenheim to Host 100km Non-Stop Charity Walk

Blenheim Palace is to host an epic one-man overnight 100km non-stop charity walk to raise funds for a rare neurological order.

Charities Health Venues

29th March 2021

Toyota Announces Charity Partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease Association

Toyota (GB) and Toyota Financial Services announce that the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association will be their new corporate charity partner.

Charities Community Building Health Manufacturing

9th February 2021

Festive homelessness campaign raises £60k to support the most vulnerable

Thanks to the generosity of the community, Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) was able to raise funds that will now be used to help those...

Charities EDI Health

25th January 2021

Charity warns of epidemic of loneliness in Oxfordshire as lockdowns reduce support services for the most vulnerable

A new report from Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) suggests that loneliness is driven by feelings of disconnection from civic life rather than distance from...

Charities Health

20th January 2021

Oxford United in the Community Extend Virtual Coffee Mornings

Oxford United in the Community will again provide support to the over 70s during the latest COVID-19 lockdown by hosting a new series of...

Charities Health Sport

18th January 2021

Oxford United In The Community To Provide Kickstart Job Opportunities For Youngsters

Oxford United in the Community is offering young people the chance to work within the charity as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme.

Charities Education Sport Training

18th January 2021

Sobell Business Lunch

You are warmly invited to join us at our next virtual Sobell Business Lunch and hear from our guest speaker, Professor Anand Menon, who...

Charities Conference & Events

14th January 2021

Requests for COVID-19 charitable funding soar as philanthropists urge people to give

Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s latest grants round, opened last week in response to lockdown 3, has been overwhelmed with applications from local charities, indicating a...

Charities Health

28th December 2020

Funding sought for initiative that could help end rough sleeping in Oxfordshire

A new project being convened by Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) aims to support people who cannot access any government-funded services due to their country...

Charities Community Building EDI

21st December 2020

People with lived experience of homelessness to be given greater voice in local decision-making

The Lived Experience Advisory Forum is a partnership approach between the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement, Aspire and The Gatehouse that ensures people who have their...

Charities Community Building

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 Good Charities

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 Good Charities Health

7th December 2020

Christmas homelessness campaign aims to avoid the tragedy of a return to the streets in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) is appealing to local residents, visitors and workers to help them ensure no-one has to sleep rough in our county...

Charities EDI Health

3rd December 2020

Oxford Brookes donates items which could raise over £22,000 for charity

Items donated by Oxford Brookes University students and staff could raise over £22,000 for the British Heart Foundation as part of the charity’s annual...

Charities Education

1st December 2020

Help close the education gap with our match fund

Every pound donated up to £30,000 will be doubled to help disadvantaged communities improve children’s school readiness with our match-funding initiative on The Good...

Charities Community Building Health Training

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 Good Charities Health Responsible 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 Good Charities

7th November 2020

Tulip Donation, We need your help!

Our Gardens Team have around 800 bulbs for ‘Strong Love’ Tulips that we are hoping to donate to a local good cause or charity.

Attractions Charities

22nd October 2020

Closing the attainment gap: the importance of reading event

With Oxfordshire already facing a larger attainment gap at age 16 than the rest of England, what will the impact of lockdown be?

Charities Education

22nd October 2020

The Westgate Fund enables John Lewis to be a good neighbour to the Oxford community

The Westgate Fund was established in 2017 with a £125,000 donation from John Lewis, and is held and managed by Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF)....

Charities Shops

28th April 2020

Insurance giving back to SpecialEffect

Charities have seen their income shrink because of enforced shop closures and cancelled fundraising events.

Charities Insurance

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 Good Charities

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 Good Charities

28th February 2020

The Oxfordshire Business Community Supporting Sobell House

Over the past three years there has been a big increase in the support Sobell House receives from the Oxfordshire business community.

Charities Community Building

28th February 2020

Blenheim staff hand over giant cheque to loneliness charity

Staff at Blenheim Palace handed over a giant cheque for £15,885 to The Archway Foundation, an Oxfordshire loneliness charity, after a year-long fundraising initiative.

Attractions Charities

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 Good Charities

15th November 2019

Santa’s helpers at local law firm blake morgan are calling again this year on oxford businesses to donate gifts

Last year the initiative raised almost 900 gifts to children nominated by Oxfordshire Social Services and West Berkshire Social Services as well as Children...

Charities Solicitors

16th August 2018

Celebrations at Carter Jonas’ Oxford Summer Party

More than 150 people attended Rhodes House in the heart of Oxford last month for Carter Jonas’ annual summer party. This year, the event...

Charities Property

1st June 2018

We are raising funds for Women v Cancer – by riding all the way to Paris this September!

Would you be able to help us on our mission to raise £3k for these three amazing charities - Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s Cervical...

Charities Private Transport

21st December 2017

Law firm’s Secret Santa initiative gives children a christmas present this year

A Secret Santa scheme run by Oxford law firm Blake Morgan, in collaboration with Social Services and Children Heard and Seen, a charity providing...

Charities Solicitors

6th November 2017

Whitley Stimpson’s golf day raises cash for cancer charity

A golfing day organised by the Bicester office of Whitley Stimpson raised £1,000 for a charity that helps people suffering from and recovering from...

Accountants - Professional Services Charities

Sector: Charities

Oxford Wood Recycling join B4

Christmas Comes Early to The Randolph Hotel as Raise’25 Secures Major Match-Funding Boost

Introducing Response to the B4 Community

A Gala Dinner to create change in rural communities

Be Free Young Carers joins B4 Platinum and confirms £1,000 Big Give Pledge from Raise’24

Raise’24 Demonstrates the Power of Collaboration and Team Effort

Raymond Blanc gives his support for Raise’24

Nicholsons make first donation to Raise’24 Fund

PREMIER FOOTBALL STARS SUPPORT OXBRIDGE FOUNDATION

Two Oxford Brookes students begin Master’s scholarship funded by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s charity

Oxford Brookes student receives national award for establishing a charity

Golfers raise cash for Dogs for Good￼

Fun and fundraising pass the winning post together at CRM Race Night

Unipart’s BIG Charity Challenge: Supporting Alzheimer’s Society

Brand the Bus! returns revamped to help more good causes

Oxford Bus Company reveals latest charity bus

Oxford Bus Company launches latest ‘Brand the Bus’ with Restore

Cooking and improving adult mental health in Oxfordshire

Can you chip in to support the Target charity golf day?

Grants of up to £25k available for Oxfordshire charities encouraging healthier hearts

Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition

Stagecoach Supports Oxford Hospitals Charity this Christmas

Pack for Good campaign

The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021

Champing at the bit to support vulnerable generations in Oxford

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

Final call to enter the Brand The Bus Competition

Berkshire charity wins £10,000 Movement for Good award

Supporting more lives together

Stagecoach Celebrates Its Longest Serving Community Champions in Oxfordshire

Reading College students cook up a storm at Reading Town Meal

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Charity golf day raises funds for local cancer charity

Blenheim 7k Fun Run

Oxford Bus Company employees donate almost £60,000 to Barnardo’s

Oxford Bus Company launch another branded bus for a local charity

Cowley Road Carnival Live! on 4th July

SpecialEffect May Update

Children Heard and Seen TFN success!

Target Golf Day

No Going Back | Aspire 20th Anniversary Appeal

The Earl of Wessex visits homeless support projects across Oxford

Sobell House – May News Update

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Announces Charity Partnership with Oxford Hospitals Charity

Oxford Bus Company deliver chocolate boost to local food bank

Twin Town Challenge 2020+2 open for entries

Work with Oxford United In The Community this summer by delivering National Citizen Service Programmes

SpecialEffect April Update

Cooking support Wantage families struggling financially due to Covid 19

Blenheim to Host 100km Non-Stop Charity Walk

Toyota Announces Charity Partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease Association

Festive homelessness campaign raises £60k to support the most vulnerable

Charity warns of epidemic of loneliness in Oxfordshire as lockdowns reduce support services for the most vulnerable

Oxford United in the Community Extend Virtual Coffee Mornings

Oxford United In The Community To Provide Kickstart Job Opportunities For Youngsters

Sobell Business Lunch

Requests for COVID-19 charitable funding soar as philanthropists urge people to give

Funding sought for initiative that could help end rough sleeping in Oxfordshire

People with lived experience of homelessness to be given greater voice in local decision-making

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

Partnership announces support for homeless people this Christmas

Christmas homelessness campaign aims to avoid the tragedy of a return to the streets in Oxfordshire

Oxford Brookes donates items which could raise over £22,000 for charity

Help close the education gap with our match fund

Oxford United Tackle Loneliness With Virtual Coffee Mornings

Homeless Charity Emmaus Announces Partnership With Hermes UK

Tulip Donation, We need your help!

Closing the attainment gap: the importance of reading event

The Westgate Fund enables John Lewis to be a good neighbour to the Oxford community

Insurance giving back to SpecialEffect

Supporting Sobell House in the current climate

Blenheim Bursary Winners Announced

The Oxfordshire Business Community Supporting Sobell House

Blenheim staff hand over giant cheque to loneliness charity

Working with Oxfordshire County Library

Santa’s helpers at local law firm blake morgan are calling again this year on oxford businesses to donate gifts

Golfers raise cash for Dogs for Good