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At Durham Tech, North Carolina, success starts with people. Through its Success Coaching programme, dedicated coaches help students turn their ambitions into clear, achievable pathways - building confidence, skills, and real career opportunities through to graduation.👏
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HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina, helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience meaningful college life. At UNC, participants learn everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent!
Learn more: oakfnd.org/opening-camp...
In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities is working to strengthen local food systems by supporting farmers and helping residents grow fresh, locally-available produce, while building skills in organic and regenerative farming.
Learn more here: oakfnd.org/the-local-ne...
At 16, Freya stepped into a hospital as a volunteer. Today, she’s a paramedic. Her journey is just one example of how volunteers are transforming healthcare across the UK. Through Helpforce’s work, thousands of volunteers are making a real difference.
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Reporting shouldn’t steal time from what matters most: your work! We know how complex and inconsistent grant reporting can be across the sector. That’s why we’re introducing the new International Non Profit Accounting Standard’s reporting system!
Find out more: oakfnd.org/the-power-of...
When coastal communities are given space to manage their waters, habitats regenerate, and local food supplies become more secure. Read more about how small-scale fishers are keeping oceans and food systems alive: oakfnd.org/tenure-trans...
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Our 2025 Annual Report is here! We are excited to showcase the impactful work of our grantees throughout the year.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💫
Supporting boys and young men is about helping to create the conditions they need to thrive, to have stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of belonging. Find out how LinkUp Lab, Everyone's Invited, and the Young Men and Media Collective are building positive change👇: oakfnd.org/building-pos...
In Harare, Zimbabwe, Island Hospice provides palliative care, pain relief, counselling, and practical support for people living with serious illness and their families through home visits, outreach clinics, medication, and caregiver support. 👏
Learn more here: oakfnd.org/island-hospi...
From a single garden shed in Salisbury to a network of over 1,400 food banks, Trussell supports communities across the UK with emergency food, advice, and compassion. 👏
Learn more here: oakfnd.org/trussell-res...
Trussell is a foodbank that supports a community of more than 1,400 locations across the UK, where almost 40,000 volunteers offer emergency food with compassion, advice, and practical support.
HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience an inclusive and meaningful college life. Through tailored programmes, participants learn everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent - by living in UNC dorms, making friends, and taking classes.
At Durham Tech, North Carolina, success starts with people. Through its Success Coaching programme, dedicated coaches help students turn their ambitions into clear, achievable pathways. From tailored ...
At 16, Freya stepped into a hospital as a volunteer. Today, she’s a paramedic. Her journey is just one example of how volunteers are transforming healthcare across the UK – supporting patients, easing...
In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities is working to strengthen local food systems by supporting farmers and fostering community resilience. It does this by helping residents grow fresh, locally-a...
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Reporting shouldn’t steal time from what matters most: your work! We know how complex and inconsistent grant reporting can be across the sector. That’s why we’re introducing the new INPAS reporting sy...
When coastal communities are given space to manage their waters, fish stocks recover, habitats regenerate, and local food supplies become more secure. From protecting nearshore zones to pushing back a...
Supporting boys and young men is about helping to create the conditions they need to thrive, and to have better mental health, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of belonging. Learn what LinkU...
