About us
Who are we?
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund tackles inequality and deprivation in Greater Didcot and the surrounding villages. Since its launch, Powerhouse, which is a donor advised fund, has raised over £300,000 for the Didcot community and each year it directs grant funding to different community organisations which are working hand to improve local lives.
Perceived by many as affluent, Didcot and the surrounding villages have pockets of poverty that fall below the Oxfordshire average and, in some cases, place it in the lowest rankings inside the UK.
Additional financial and practical help is needed, and Didcot Powerhouse directs grants to community organisations that are working hard to improve local lives.
How is the fund managed?
Decisions on grants are taken by an appointed Grants Panel, together with Oxfordshire Community Foundation to ensure that awards will achieve the greatest impact. The panel is comprised of people who know the area well and who are committed to supporting the community across education, health, housing, youth and communities.
A separate Advisory Group manages the day-to-day running of The Didcot Powerhouse Fund.
Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is responsible for administering The Didcot Powerhouse Fund. and is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation reference no. 1151621 (England & Wales)
Who will benefit from the fund?
Annually, Powerhouse invites applications from organisations providing support to Didcot and the wider local community, particularly those that are working closely with other agencies. 90% of beneficiaries of must live inside the Didcot Garden Town Area of Influence. Please see map in the FAQs here.
Funding enables community support organisations to help people and families thrive, through access to a range of services.
Patron of The Didcot Powerhouse Fund
Lord Vaizey of Didcot is our patron and in October 2021 he ran the Virgin Money London Marathon, raising £20,837 inclusive of Gift Aid, an incredible achievement.
Please see a short video from Ed here.
Who is on The Didcot Powerhouse Fund Advisory Group?
Please view our current Advisory Group members here.
