Information Points
Funding ● Training ● Publicity ● Budgeting ● Legal Issues ● Volunteering
…information made local to you!
The Information Points project is an OSCA initiative, managed by OCVA, that aims to provide you with local access to useful information on sources of funding, working with volunteers, legal requirements, approaches to setting up a community group, and other sector issues.
Each Information Point provides access to:
- The Oxnet web portal - your online community packed with news and resources! Search for volunteering opportunities, access a directory of 1,000 local voluntary and community groups, find information on training courses, promote events and download useful documents
- FunderFinder software - a searchable database of over 4,000 grant making trusts
- Publications - browse through a wide range of publications and factsheets such as 'Writing a better fundraising application' and 'The voluntary sector legal handbook'.
NEW FOR 2009!
A Lend-a-Laptop scheme is being trialled for groups in West Oxfordshire. The laptop contains FunderFinder software and can be borrowed from the Volunteer Link-Up office in Witney and retained for one week for a deposit of £100. The deposit is refunded on the return of the laptop. Contact OCVA to make a booking.
Information Point Venues
WRVS Cornhill Centre, Banbury
Castle St, Banbury OX16 5NT
Open: Fridays from 10am-2pm (by appointment)
The Causeway Centre, Oxfordshire Mind, Bicester
25 The Causeway, Bicester OX26 6AN
Open: Mon & Wed 10am-3pm and Fri 2.30-6.30pm (drop-in)
Chipping Norton CAB
31 High Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5AD
Open: Mondays 9am-1pm (by appointment)
31 High Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5AD
Open: Mondays 9am-1pm (by appointment)
West Oxfordshire CAB, Witney
The Old Print House, Marlborough Lane, Witney OX28 6DY
Open: Tuesdays, 1.30-4.30pm (by appointment)
Abingdon Library
The Charter, Abingdon OX14 3LY
Open during normal library hours (drop-in)
Faringdon Area Project
c/o Brunel House, Volunteer Way, Faringdon SN7 7YR
Open: Monday to Friday (by appointment)
Wantage Independent Advice Centre
16 Market Place, Wantage OX12 8AE
Open: every Monday, 9.30am-4pm (by appointment)
Didcot Children’s Centre
2 Hillary Drive, Didcot OX11 8PS
Open: 1st Thursday of every month, 10am-1pm (by appointment)
d:two Centre, Henley
55-57 Market Place, Henley RG9 2AA
Open: Monday-Friday (by appointment with an OCVA Development Worker)
Open: Monday-Friday (by appointment with an OCVA Development Worker)
Thame CAB
Market House, North Street, Thame OX9 3HH
Market House, North Street, Thame OX9 3HH
Open: Monday-Friday (by appointment with an OCVA Development Worker)
To make an appointment at any Information Point: email funding@ocva.org.uk or call OCVA on 01865 251946 and ask to speak to a member of the Development Team.
To make an appointment at any Information Point: email funding@ocva.org.uk or call OCVA on 01865 251946 and ask to speak to a member of the Development Team.
