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“Unlocking Growth in Rural Areas” – Rural Housing Week 2023 feature

“Unlocking Growth in Rural Areas” – Rural Housing Week 2023

By cfo-admin | 6 Jul' 23

Just last month the government produced a document entitled ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity”. A publication detailing how the government pla

“Improving the Planning System” – Rural Housing Week 2023 feature

“Improving the Planning System” – Rural Housing Week 2023

By cfo-admin | 5 Jul' 23

Today we are concentrating on the topic of “Improving the Planning System” for Rural Housing Week 2023. CFO have chosen to focus on the wo

Volunteer Celebration Awards 2023 feature

Volunteer Celebration Awards 2023

By cfo-admin |

OCVA  hosted a volunteer celebration event on Wednesday June 28th 2023 to recognise the achievements of volunteers across the County. The incredible

“Investing in Rural Communities” – Rural Housing Week 2023 feature

“Investing in Rural Communities” – Rural Housing Week 2023

By cfo-admin | 4 Jul' 23

Back in September 2022 the Government unveiled a £110 million fund to level up rural communities. Rural businesses such as farms, wedding venues and

“Hidden Homelessness” – Rural Housing Week 2023 feature

“Hidden Homelessness” – Rural Housing Week 2023

By cfo-admin | 3 Jul' 23

As part of Rural Housing Week 2023, CFO have been looking at the relatively unknown and tragic topic of “Hidden Homelessness”. Newbury Sou

Rural Housing Week 2023 (3-7 July) feature

Rural Housing Week 2023 (3-7 July)

By cfo-admin | 29 Jun' 23

Rural Housing Week is an annual campaign to shine a spotlight on the vital importance of housing associations for rural communities. Taking place 3-7

Connected Communities Fund Stories – St Mary’s, Barton feature

Connected Communities Fund Stories – St Mary’s, Barton

By cfo-admin | 22 Jun' 23

Last month St Mary’s Church, Barton showcased local creative talent as part of their Oxfordshire ArtWeeks Community Arts Exhibition.  Bringing toge

Connected Communities Fund Stories – CyclAbility feature

Connected Communities Fund Stories – CyclAbility

By cfo-admin |

OCVA’s CEO Laura Price recently visited CyclAbility (formerly WheelsForAll) who were one of the organisations to recently receive funding thro