This category includes sites that reflect the make up of the region's community: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve Oxford's people, such as social service organisations.
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- International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications Co-operative network of partners aiming to improve worldwide access to information.
- Stop the Quarry Details of an unsuccessful protest against Railtrack's quarry in Oxford.
- Demox Details of the Campaign for a Democratically Elected Mayor for Oxford.
- The Oxford Night Shelter Direct access accommodation for men and women over 25 open every night of the year.
- Emmaus Charity providing support and housing for the homeless and unemployed in Oxford. Includes objectives, news and how to help.
- Goldenfuels A workers co-op which has been set up to make and distribute biodiesel in the Oxford area. They also offer consultancy and small scale reactors.
- OARC Oxford Action Resource Centre Interested in community development and working towards a more socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
- Rose-hill and Littlemore Children's Centre Local Government funded children’s centre project, supporting local children under five and their families through community based services. Covering early years development, childcare, education, family support, child and family health services, links to jobcentres and local training providers.
- Divinity Road Residents’ Association Community just east of the centre of Oxford. Local history, events, and details of amenities, together with news and information about issues such as planning, environment, and traffic.
- Friends of the Trap Grounds Provides details of the successful campaign to register the Trap Grounds as a town green to protect it from development.
- Friends of Warneford Meadow Information about the proposed planning application, and details of the campaign to prevent the meadow beging sold for development.
- Mid Chilterns CAMRA Local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale. Includes events diary, branch area map, and membership information.
- Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP) Works with parents to help them understand their relationship with their babies and toddlers. Project background, news and events, useful information for parents, and how to get involved.
- Ss Mary & John Churchyard Information about the Victorian churchyard, including details of the restoration project, maps, fact sheets, and historical documents.
- Emmaus Oxford Part of Emmaus International. A charitable movement that provides an alternative to conventional services for homeless people.
- OxFizz Community interest company. Professionals and skilled persons give up their time and talents to provide a service for a fee. Profits are then passed on to the charity of their choice.
- La Leche League Oxford Local branch of the non-profit, non-religious organization dedicated to helping women who want to breastfeed. Membership information and details of meetings.
- Oxford Mencap Independent local voluntary organisation dedicated to the service of people with a learning disability. Background information, together with details of activities, fundraising, and volunteering.
- Oxford Geek Nights Provides details of the gathering held every couple of months in the Jericho Tavern, with programmes of talks, and slides and video from previous events.
- Oxford Social Media Cafe Provides details of the occasional gatherings at the Jam Factory for people with an interest in social media to discuss thoughts and ideas and make new connections.
- The Gatehouse A drop-in centre for the city's homeless and poorly housed population. Site includes background information, details of services, and how to help.
- 10th Oxford (Marston) Scout Group News, information about the leaders and details of the different sections.
- Oxford Civic Society This website includes all Oxford planning applications, the Civic Society's programme of events, and information on Oxford's blue plaques scheme.
- Oxford Friend Free and confidential information, support and counselling services for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Contacts, services, FAQs, safe places, links.
- West Oxford Animal Rescue Centre Animal rescue charity based in Oxfordshire but also covering parts of Essex and Sheffield.
- Oxford Campaign for Real Ale News, branch and festival calendars, pubs database, and information about the Oxford Beer Festival.
- OU LGBTQ Society Oxford University's gay, lesbian and bisexual club. Activities, projects, photographs, and notices.
- The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre The Porch charity runs the Steppin' Stone Centre providing day long support for homeless and vulnerably housed people wanting to move forward in their lives
- Working Communities Ltd Specialises in building and maintaining online communities.