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It’s back! OXSRAD Charity Match 2026 ⚽

The annual football fundraiser for OXSRAD is back for 2026, taking place on Sunday 28th June. This much-loved event brings the community together for a day of sport, while raising vital funds to support OXSRAD’s life-enhancing work.

Learn more about the campaign here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/oxsradfootball2026

Save the date - we’ll be sharing more details soon! ⭐

In April, The Social Shed, our social inclusion programme for adults with physical and learning disabilities, enjoyed a trip to Farmer Gow’s for a day of interactive sessions with the animals.

From feeding goats, chicks, pigs, cows and lambs to time together as a group, it was a fantastic day for everyone involved.

We’re now looking forward to our Summer Social Shed trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park!

As part of the programme, we aim to organise four off-site trips each year, giving participants the chance to explore new environments, try new experiences, and build confidence.

On Friday 17 April, we hosted a charity quiz in support of OXSRAD, RDA, and Oxford United in the Community.

The evening raised an incredible £2,300, bringing together people from across Oxfordshire for a fun and competitive night while supporting three local charities.

We’re proud to have been chosen as a charity by County Council Chair Mark Lygo, and also by Oxford Mayor Louise Upton. This support has been invaluable in raising both vital funds and awareness of our work, as well as building connections with partner organisations across the county.

A huge thank you to Mark and Louise for their support, and to everyone who joined us!

We’re hiring! Join our team at OXSRAD and help us create more inclusive, accessible opportunities for people in Oxford and beyond.

We’re recruiting for a range of roles across different areas of our organisation.

Find out more and apply: www.oxsrad.org/join-our-team

Last Friday, OXSRAD was one of 10 charities invited to meet with Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, during his visit to Oxford.

The event, convened by Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF), brought together local organisations to share first-hand insight from the frontline of Oxfordshire’s charitable sector. Discussions focused on the impact of inflation, the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and the challenges likely to shape the year ahead.

At OXSRAD, we see how these pressures affect the people we support, from rising living costs to increasing demand for our services. Alongside this, charities are facing significant workforce challenges, and the increasing complexity of need, all while operating within constrained resources.

We welcomed the opportunity to ensure these experiences - both from those we support and those delivering services were heard at a national level.

We’re very grateful to OCF for creating space for these important conversations.

Read more about the visit here:

Bank of England Governor meets Oxfordshire charities in forum convened by Oxfordshire Community Foundation - Oxfordshire Community Foundation Andrew Bailey, visited Oxford last week to hear first-hand from people on the frontline of Oxfordshire’s charitable sector, at an event convened by Oxfordshire Community Foundation.

🚧 ADVANCED NOTICE – Road Closure Impact 🚧

We’ve been informed of a temporary road closure on Marston Ferry Road (B4495) due to essential surface works.

🗓 From: 29 April 2026 (04:00)
🗓 To: 3 May 2026 (18:00)

⚠️ Important:
We’ve spoken with the council, and this permit allows works for this period, but it does NOT mean the road will be closed for the full duration.

However, during this time you may experience:
• Increased traffic in the surrounding area
• Possible delays when travelling to us

🚑 Access will still be maintained for emergency vehicles and local properties where possible.

📍 Please see attached image for alternative routes.

We wanted to give all our service users plenty of notice so you can plan ahead and allow extra travel time if needed. We will also share a reminder closer to the time.

TEAM OXSRAD

Could you help make these sessions happen?

The Social Shed is an inclusive weekly group for adults with learning difficulties and physical disabilities, offering creative projects, practical skills and social time in a safe, welcoming environment.

Due to demand we are planning to launch a new group for 16–24 year olds with similar needs - and we’re currently gathering materials to make it possible.

You can support the group by donating an item from our Amazon Wish List:
🔗 https://amzn.eu/0gHhG7JP

We also welcome donations of cardboard tubes, rice/lentils and paint trays.

Every item helps someone take part and try something new!

🥞 Pancake Day tomorrow at OXSRAD!

No Parasol hot food this week - instead we’re flipping pancakes for lunch this Tuesday! All other services are running as usual!

📅 Tues 16 Feb
⏰ 12–1 PM

Come hungry!

We’ve had a lot of interest in our Rebound Therapy taster sessions, so we’ve opened an additional weekday date on Monday 16th February to make more sessions available.

Taster session dates:
• Saturday 14th February (FULL)
• Monday 16th February (NEW)
• Saturday 21st February

Our Rebound sessions support physical, sensory, and emotional development through structured, therapeutic movement and is adaptable to a wide range of individual needs.

Sessions are 30 minutes and cost £11.

📧 Email [email protected] to enquire.
Please include any support or accessibility needs so we can offer the most suitable session time.

A great start to February this week with The Social Shed! 🎳 Lots of fun and competition on our group bowling trip. We love offering accessible activities that everyone can enjoy together beyond the OXSRAD environment!