Free hot meals in Wantage
First published on: 27th March 2023A food and warm space project at Holy Trinity Church, Charlton, provides free three-course hot meals for locals.
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Ukraine: One year on
First published on: 23rd February 2023Hosts and guests reflect on their experience of 12 months of conflict in Ukraine and encourage people to come forward to host those still awaiting refuge.
Two dog collars on a walk
First published on: 22nd February 2023The Revd Phil Sutton and his wife, Jane, train hearing dogs for people in the deaf community.
Tackling modern slavery
First published on: 25th January 2023Modern-day trafficking and slavery are prevalent in all communities but easily go unnoticed. Anti Slavery Initiative Oxford, is an organisation working with other local organisations against modern slavery and trafficking.
Over half a million pounds of energy hardship grants
First published on: 4th January 2023Churches in the Thames Valley have been awarded grants from the Diocese of Oxford to help with rising energy costs and opening Warm Hubs.
Support for asylum seekers in West Oxfordshire
First published on: 9th December 2022Churches in Witney have joined together to support newly arrived asylum seekers, Bishop Gavin shares his reflections from a visit to meet and hear from the asylum seekers.
Communities for Ukraine with Citizens UK
First published on: 2nd December 2022Hannah Ling, Social Justice Adviser, shares reflections on the work with Citizens UK supporting Ukrainian refugees through the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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.
Slow cooker project supports struggling households
First published on: 11th November 2022A new project at Christ Church in Flackwell Heath is providing free slow cookers and recipe books to support local households who are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
Broughton narrowboat journeys
First published on: 18th October 2022In Aylesbury, local families in need and struggling with the cost of living can join free narrowboat day trips run by Broughton Church along the Aylesbury arm of the Grand Union Canal.