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Hear from Martin Reeves - Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, about his views on why supporting local charities is so important‼️ Martin says "what an amazing time and opportunity to support those real organisations that are making a difference to peoples lives every single day in Oxfordshire" ... and we couldn't have said it better ourselves! Together we can raise £100,000, so help us get there! 👇 ❤️Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eyCtB2CN ❓Want to know why?: https://lnkd.in/exVba7wi #Charity #Raise25 #Oxfordshire #Businesses #Interview #Community #Impact

Blenheim Palace: There is No Palace Like Home Few partnerships capture the spirit of collaboration and generosity like the one between B4 and Blenheim Palace. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMDh9vJx Blenheim is the undoubted foundation of the B4 community. Their faith in what we’re building has given other wonderful venues across Oxfordshire the confidence to partner with us. Blenheim’s team – from leadership to hospitality – consistently go above and beyond to make every event an experience to remember. On behalf of all our members, a heartfelt thank you to everyone at Blenheim for your unwavering support and generosity. Over the past week, Blenheim has once again shown incredible support for the B4 community by: 🏰 Hosting the B4 Platinum Breakfast in The Orangery 👠 Hosting the B4 Platinum Dinner in the Long Library 💼 Hosting the CEO Circle Lunch ❤️ And making a significant donation to the Raise’25 fund supporting Oxfordshire’s charities 💛 (donate here https://lnkd.in/eArP6qer) Last month, we were delighted to welcome Megan Carter MCIPD to B4 to explore what makes Blenheim such a special place to work for its 500+ team members. Read her insights https://lnkd.in/eUCHQudd. To round off an incredible week, we celebrated the start of Christmas at Blenheim’s spectacular Christmas Lights and ‘Palace of Oz’ experience 🎄 (book tickets https://lnkd.in/e-i-JZqK). As Blenheim celebrates 75 years of welcoming visitors and B4 prepares for our 20th anniversary in 2026, we look forward to continuing this exceptional partnership through the Oxfordshire Business Summit, our Platinum Breakfasts, and our annual black-tie dinner later in the year. Huge thanks to Dominic Hare, Heather Carter, Emma Rogers, Megan Carter, Roger File, Roy Cox, Stephanie Duncan, Jack Butler, samantha vaughan, Minnie Fledderus-Diaconu and everyone in the hospitality team, including Alex and Maria. You are the heartbeat of the B4 community. #BlenheimPalace #B4Network #Partnership #Community #OxfordshireBusiness #Collaboration #Leadership #CorporateCulture #Raise25 #BetterBusiness #Oxfordshire #B4Platinum #BusinessNetworking #Sustainability #B4Events

Blenheim Palace’s Dominic Hare Heather Carter urge local businesses to support Raise'25 where every £1 donated is doubled by our anonymous match funder up to £50,000! Thank you to Blenheim for your amazing contribution of £200 which doubles to £400! Just shows the power that any donation can have. Please donate here: https://lnkd.in/eArP6qer #raise25 #charity #collaboration #community #fundraising #responsiblebusiness

🎯 Raise'25’ at Flight Club Darts: A Bullseye for Charity! Monday night’s Raise’25 Flight Club Darts Final was an incredible success — a night of friendly competition, great energy, and real impact in support of twelve amazing Oxfordshire charities. Not to mention our joint winner Charley Watts perfecting the 'no look' darts throw! 🎯 👉 See the full release here: https://lnkd.in/exWDsgfb Hosted at the brilliant Flight Club Oxford, the evening brought together business leaders and community champions for an unforgettable evening of Social Darts®, networking, and fundraising — perfectly capturing the spirit of Raise’25: local businesses coming together to make a difference. The Flight Club team delivered a world-class experience — thank you for your generous support and hospitality Giovanna Orru and team! A huge thank-you to everyone who took part — our finalists, supporters, sponsors, and especially our host venue. “It wasn’t just a darts final — it was a business community coming together for meaningful impact. Who won? You'll have to check out the link below!” — Richard Rosser, CEO B4 / Raise’25 and Flight Club Darts champion 😉 - joint first with the brilliant Charley Watts and Claire Hughes! 👉 Learn more and get involved: www.raise4charity.co.uk 👉 See highlights from the night: Flight Club story link: https://lnkd.in/ecTzTeEA 👉 Donate to Raise'25 at https://lnkd.in/eyCtB2CN #Raise25 #FlightClubOxford #B4Community #Fundraising #Oxfordshire #BusinessForGood #Charity #NetworkingWithPurpose

Raise'25 , the big day is nearly here!! Please do join us for a fantastic Raise'25 pre-Christmas event at Rhodes House and at the same time support 12 brilliant local charities. It will be a wonderful Raise'25 finale and it's taking place on Wednesday November 26th. The ticket includes: 🍾 11am Bucks Fizz and brunch canape reception in the Convening Foyer 🎤 11.45am Entertainment - it won't all be good! 🤣 🍾 12.45pm Champagne Drinks Reception 🍽️ 1.30pm Christmas Lunch 🎅 with a live performance from Out of the Blue 🎶 You can buy tickets for you and your colleagues or Golden Tickets for charity staff & volunteers at the link below: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekHxpykK ❤️Too busy to host but still want to make a difference? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eZxbDqBA #Raise'25 #Charity #Community #Kindnessinaction #Oxfordshire

Raise'25 Ticket Deadline Wednesday 12th at 12pm! Don't miss out on tickets for this year's Raise'25 Finale! Tickets include: 🍾 11am Bucks Fizz and brunch canape reception in the Convening Foyer 🎤 11.45am Entertainment - it won't all be good! 🤣 🍾 12.45pm Champagne Drinks Reception 🍽️ 1.30pm Christmas Lunch 🎅 with a live performance from Out of the Blue 🎶 You can buy tickets for you and your colleagues or Golden Tickets for charity staff & volunteers at the link below: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekHxpykK ❤️Too busy to host but still want to make a difference? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eZxbDqBA Beneficiary charities: Be Free Young Carers Connection Support Homeless Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Community Foundation Oxfordshire Youth Plunkett UK Response Sobell House Hospice Survivor Space Oxfordshire The Hoops Foundation The Joey Beauchamp Foundation The Story Museum #Raise25 #Charity #Community #Oxfordshire #Fundraising #Collaboration #Impact

Raise'25 Ticket Deadline Wednesday 12th at 12pm! Don't miss out on tickets for this year's Raise'25 Finale! Tickets include: 🍾 11am Bucks Fizz and brunch canape reception in the Convening Foyer 🎤 11.45am Entertainment - it won't all be good! 🤣 🍾 12.45pm Champagne Drinks Reception 🍽️ 1.30pm Christmas Lunch 🎅 with a live performance from Out of the Blue 🎶 You can buy tickets for you and your colleagues or Golden Tickets for charity staff & volunteers at the link below: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekHxpykK ❤️Too busy to host but still want to make a difference? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eZxbDqBA Beneficiary charities: Be Free Young Carers Connection Support Homeless Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Community Foundation Oxfordshire Youth Plunkett UK Response Sobell House Hospice Survivor Space Oxfordshire The Hoops Foundation The Joey Beauchamp Foundation The Story Museum #Raise25 #Charity #Community #Oxfordshire #Fundraising #Collaboration #Impact

Budget 🧰 or Bubbly on Wednesday 26th November? 🍾 Following our week on the road last week we're on a mission to secure 50 Raise'25 Finale ticket sales by THIS Wednesday! If you can't make it then please make it possible for a charity volunteer, member of staff or service user to attend the fantastic day we have planned on 26th November and purchase a Golden Ticket! To see more and buy your own ticket or full or half Golden Tickets, please visit: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekHxpykK ❤️Too busy to host but still want to make a difference? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eZxbDqBA #Raise25 #Charity #Community #Oxfordshire #Fundraising #Collaboration #Impact

Raise'25 on tour donations! Now at £7,000 raised so far! Thank you to everyone who has welcomed us, donated, contributed raffle prizes, shown us around your amazing charities! Phew! It's been such a great week for Richard Rosser and Tilly Redman getting around every part of Oxfordshire and they're not done yet! Today they're off to 8 more locations PLUS the Ice Bath Challenge! Help them get to £10,000 by donating at the link below. Thank you to Blenheim Palace for yesterday's brilliant Platinum breakfast and to our speakers @Kate Parrinder, who spoke passionately about Raise'25, Jack Brooks who spoke brilliantly about the parallels between sport and business and finally Debbie Kerr who whetted our appetites for the Rhodes House finale with a run down of what wines will be served....followed by a cheeky Bucks Fizz for breakfast! 🍾 To engage with Raise'25: 👉See more at: https://lnkd.in/eq66eYE2 ❤️Too busy to host but still want to make a difference? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eUjG6eq7 Oxfordshire Community Foundation: Help B4 raise £10,000 for Raise'25 💡Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efhvDU44 ❓Find out why: https://lnkd.in/exVba7wi #Raise25 #Charity #Community #Oxfordshire #Fundraising #OnTheRoad #Collaboration #Impact