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Oxfordshire’s Nature needs us

Our county’s precious wildlife and natural beauty are under threat. Iconic species face local extinction and nearly all our rivers fail clean water standards. But your vote in the upcoming election can turn the tide.

The party elected to power will determine if we can revive Oxfordshire’s unmatched natural glory – and build healthier, more resilient communities for all. That’s why we need your help to make sure all candidates, no matter what party they belong to, make restoring nature a top priority.

The national Nature 2030 campaign has mapped out policies to protect 30% of UK lands and waters for nature’s revival. Along with other Oxfordshire charities, Community First Oxfordshire has translated these into five crucial actions tailored for our county:

1. More space for Oxfordshire’s nature
2. Healthy nature for everyone
3. Nurturing Oxfordshire’s green workforce
4. Supporting nature friendly farming in Oxfordshire
5. Corporate responsibility for nature’s recovery

How you can help

When you cast your vote next month, choose a future where Oxfordshire’s treasured landscapes and wildlife can thrive once more. To ensure nature tops your party’s agenda, look for:

• Dedicated funding to protect and restore our natural environment
• Plans to actively involve local people in conservation decisions and efforts
• Commitment to collaborate closely with councils to implement nature-friendly policies

We’ve showcased some inspiring examples from across Oxfordshire that could be expanded even further to help restore our county’s precious biodiversity. TAKE A LOOK HERE.

Your vote is a powerful tool for change. Use it to advocate for clean air, clean water, accessible green spaces, and a sustainable future for all. Oxfordshire’s nature is depending on you. Together, we can ensure nature gets the attention it deserves in this critical election.

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Research opportunity – voluntary sector support needs

We’re looking for a researcher to undertake research into the infrastructure needs of the VCSE sector in Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire has a diverse and rich VCSE sector, which collectively provides a high level of services in areas such as health prevention, social care, and all-age activities and services from hyper local community groups to communities and individuals based throughout the county. However, the voices we hear and see in the evidence so far are often from the medium/large VCSE organisations.

CFO and Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action (OCVA) are seeking an independent supplier/s to proactively engage with this key part of the VCSE sector (with the support of our staff) to use community research techniques to connect with the county’s micro/small VCSE organisations and medium/large VCSE organisations where they play a key part in infrastructure support. This work is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY

There are two contracts available – both may be carried out by the same (preferred option) or a different supplier. The deadline for applications is 21 June:

– Contract 1 – Infrastructure Needs Research Report: maximum contract value = £15,625 (incl. VAT)

– Contract 2 – Infrastructure Framework and Delivery Model = £5,000 (incl. VAT)

The lead organisation is CFO, which has overall management responsibilities for this project. CFO will work with OCVA to support the research project work.

 

 

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