We have today launched our search for a new Chair of Trustees. Our current Chair Nick Case generously agreed to lead OCF during our COVID response; in the interests of good governance, we are now conducting an open recruitment process. Find out more here: buff.ly/3dcyTgR

OCF is looking for a new Chair of Trustees with the enthusiasm and experience to enable the foundation to succeed in reaching the next stage of its development. This person will be an ambassador for the foundation, raising its profile in the wider communi…lnkd.in/g_eN3x8

Volunteering as a Girl Guide leader has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! We're looking for brilliant, inspiring women to join our local team of leaders running Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger groups in Marston and Wolvercote. More: bit.ly/3NZc00J

I’ll be there - starting tomorrow! Looking forward to meeting some new CF faces and having the space to reflect on questions big and small. #UKCF22

Proud to be part of this network out in force at conference today! #ukcf22

Thx so much to David Prever at BBC Oxfordshire for having me in this morning to talk about Oxfordshire CF’s support during the #costofliving crisis, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council. If you can, please make a donation to our Cost of Living Fund: oxfordshire.org/giving/cost-of… #DonatetheRebate

Do I know any engineers?! 10th N Oxford Guides are planning an engineering night with hopefully a speaker or two, and some practical activities. What does an engineer do? What does a career in engineering look like? Please PM me if you or someone you know might enjoy coming to talk!

My friend’s son 💔

I’m organising an auction of promises for WATSAN Uganda, hosted by Sophie Law! Who knows someone who could offer a really unique auction lot for sale?! Funds will support people in rural Uganda access clean water and dignified sanitation close to their homes. 💦🚽

I’m going to be on the radio in half an hour talking about WATSAN, the Ugandan charity I am a trustee for!

*Glitch in time* The Worcester College clock has stopped; It’s stuck right there at 12 o’clock. And when I pass you’ll hear me say: “The time is right but twice a day.”

I'm running an online auction of promises this Thursday evening, in aid of WATSAN Uganda. All welcome! Tea on the terrace in the Houses of Parliament anyone?! Or a signed 2004 England rugby shirt? Ride in a vintage car? watsanuganda.org/2023/03/11/auc…

Congrats to NCVO on this achievement! UK Community Foundations would be great to hear your views on this positive news.

President Yoweri K Museveni: you wanted a scientific opinion to establish if homosexuality is natural, before deciding whether to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill Here it is. Scientists from South Africa, Kenya, the US & around the world have answered… edition.cnn.com/2023/04/19/afr…

Here I am talking about my slightly love/hate relationship with volunteering! Mostly love and commitment to community…

I’m a bit of a lurker on Twitter/X these days. Find me over on LinkedIn where I’m a bit more active! linkedin.com/in/kate-parrin…