Community First Oxfordshire
Also known as: Oxfordshire Rural Community Council, O R C C
Community First Oxfordshire's aim is to make a real contribution to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Oxfordshire, particularly those who are disadvantaged. In pursuit of this aim we have two primary objectives: Firstly, to help communities in Oxfordshire to identify and tackle local needs and problems. Secondly, to enable and encourage a variety of voluntary initiatives.
Activities & Mission
Community First Oxfordshire's aim is to make a real contribution to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Oxfordshire, particularly those who are disadvantaged. In pursuit of this aim we have two primary objectives: Firstly, to help communities in Oxfordshire to identify and tackle local needs and problems. Secondly, to enable and encourage a variety of voluntary initiatives.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £530,655 | £521,992 | £521,992 | £580,569 | £508,719 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £461,871 | £419,223 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £366,332 | £359,285 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £343,029 | £373,355 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2021 | £334,473 | £334,106 | 0 / 32 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community First Oxfordshire
What does Community First Oxfordshire do?
Community First Oxfordshire's aim is to make a real contribution to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Oxfordshire, particularly those who are disadvantaged. In pursuit of this aim we have two primary objectives: Firstly, to help communities in Oxfordshire to identify and tackle local needs and problems. Secondly, to enable and encourage a variety of voluntary initiatives.
How much income did Community First Oxfordshire report in 2025?
Community First Oxfordshire reported total income of £531k and reported expenditure of £522k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community First Oxfordshire?
Community First Oxfordshire has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community First Oxfordshire registered as a charity?
Community First Oxfordshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 1990 as charity number 900560. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Community First Oxfordshire?
Community First Oxfordshire is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community First Oxfordshire operate?
Community First Oxfordshire operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Community First Oxfordshire a registered charity?
Yes — Community First Oxfordshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 900560.
Details
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Worton
WITNEY
OX29 4SU
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Also Known As
- Oxfordshire Rural Community Council
- O R C C
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated