Rebuilding St Andrew's Dean Court
First published on: 5th January 2023St Andrew’s new Church building uses renewable energy to power, heat and light the space and is a valuable centre for the whole community to use and enjoy.
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Churches awarded over £143,000 for community projects
First published on: 20th December 2022The Development Fund has awarded grants to nine churches to support a range of local church and community projects including a live nativity procession, Parish Nurse, and toddler group for adoptive and foster families.
School Chaplaincy in Woodstock
First published on: 5th December 2022The Chaplaincy programme at the Marlborough Church of England School serves young people in Woodstock and the surrounding villages.
Churches awarded over £85,000 for community projects
First published on: 9th November 2022The Development Fund has awarded grants to eight churches to support a counsellor for a homeless project and new equipment for Minecraft Church services.
Festival 200 at St Mary’s Banbury
First published on: 25th October 2022The Revd Sarah Bourne, Chaplain for the Arts, reflects on the six months of the St Mary's Banbury Festival 200.
Tackling digital poverty
First published on: 18th May 2022At Trinity Community Centre and church in Fishermead, Milton Keynes, an internet cafe funded by a grant from the Development Fund helps tackle digital poverty.
Families on Fridays
First published on: 18th May 2022An after-school club for local families in Henley-on-Thames was funded by a grant from the Development Fund.
A family of families
First published on: 13th April 2022During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.
Jericho Youth Choir
First published on: 15th March 2022With the support of the Development Fund, St Barnabas, Oxford, establishes a youth choir to boost engagement with young people.
Church and community projects across Thames Valley awarded over £45,000
First published on: 27th January 2022Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.