We’re on the WISH team!
We’re delighted to have received funding to join the WISH Partnership, bringing together climate action across the county.
We are immensely thankful for the generous funding provided by the National Lottery Community Fund, enabling our participation in the Cherwell Collective's WISH (Waste Innovation Station) Partnership!
WISH, a Climate Action Partnership, is dedicated to establishing the groundwork for the UK's first truly circular economy. Beginning with a successful pilot phase in Kidlington, which involved outreach efforts and practical solutions aimed at waste reduction through direct redistribution and repurposing, WISH has now secured £1.5 million from the National Lottery Community Fund to expand its initiatives countywide.
Oxford City Farm is proud to be among the more than 30 esteemed partners within this network, which includes notable entities such as Oxford United Football Club, Oxford University Development, Botanic Gardens, and the Natural History Museum. The support provided by the National Lottery Community Fund's Climate Action Fund directly bolsters the endeavors of Cherwell Collective, Good Food Oxfordshire, Community Action Groups, ShareOxford, Thames Valley Environmental Records (TVERC), Wild Oxfordshire, Oxford Food Hub, and ourselves.
Achieving more together
Collaborating under the WISH umbrella, our collective goal is to enhance infrastructure and promote transparency to foster waste reduction and sustainable consumption practices. While our focus remains on the bringing people together to grow, cook and eat locally grown produce, this network unites experts in various domains, including sharing and repairing household items, nature preservation, sustainable food choices, creative waste management, carbon literacy, and more. Together, we aim to paint an inspiring and comprehensive picture of sustainable choices that benefit us all.
OCF has been granted £10,000 a year for the next 5 years to run a series of workshops for the general public in-person at Oxford City Farm. Including:
● Permaculture growing at home - learn to grow some of your own food at home all year round- session includes preparing the land, sowing seed, tending plants, protecting your crops, making the most of your harvest
● Basic seed saving for beginners
● Food waste reduction through home composting and wormeries
● Advanced training on establishing and developing Community and School Garden Projects and hosting community gardening volunteering sessions
And support broader work of the farm including:
● Distribution and supply of saved seed and plants from Oxford City Farm.
● Online peer-support sessions to tackle challenges arising in community growing projects
● Supporting community growing projects around the Oxford area
● Advice and support around growing to wider WISH project coordinators and partners during the lifetime of the project funding
Visit our events page to find out more about upcoming training:
