Press Release

RELEASE: OSEP collaborates with Aspire Oxfordshire, Co-op Futures, and CAG Oxfordshire to secure UKSPF grant to boost social economy growth in Oxford city

March 5, 2024 Makespace Oxford Community Comments Off

OSEP, a local Social Enterprise supporting social impact organisations in Oxfordshire, is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Aspire Oxfordshire, Co-operative Futures, and Community Action Groups (CAG) Oxfordshire, securing a £35k grant from Oxford City Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the […]

Release: ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ helps 100 organisations to find affordable business space and creates 200 new jobs for local people

December 19, 2023 Makespace Oxford Community Comments Off

Oxford City Council and Makespace Oxford are pleased to announce 100 organisations have been housed and 200 jobs created or supported through the ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ programme since launch. ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ launched in February 2021 and was designed to revitalise high streets following the COVID-19 pandemic. By re-purposing otherwise vacant units into independent shops, cultural venues, […]

RELEASE: Makespace Oxford reanimates derelict day centre into a thriving community hub in the heart of Wantage

February 16, 2023 Makespace Oxford Community, Workspace Comments Off

We’re proud to announce the transformation and opening of a previously derelict day-centre into an affordable, accessible space for local artists, entrepreneurs and community groups wanting to connect and flourish in the centre of Wantage. The recently renovated building, named ‘The Old Stables’ in reference to its historic location, was re-opened in December 2022 by Makespace Oxford, as […]