Browse news and stories about Oxford United Football Club, a professional association football club based in Oxford, including updates on plans for its new stadium at The Triangle, situated south of Kidlington Roundabout.
MyVision Oxfordshire, a charity supporting 3,000 visually impaired people annually, has received a £1,000 grant from Oxford United’s Dreaming Spires initiative to boost it’s Community Engagement Project.
The event highlights the charity’s work across Oxfordshire, supporting over 1,600 individuals annually through programmes focused on health, inclusion, education, and employability.
Oxford United’s new all-electric stadium has been shortlisted for the sustainability category of the Football Business Awards, recognizing its commitment to tackling climate change.
Oxford United’s official charity has launched Friends of Oxford United in the Community, a fundraising initiative to expand its impact through football. Fans can subscribe for £5 monthly, while businesses can partner for £100, unlocking exclusive benefits and prize draws.
Oxford United’s Dreaming Spires project has awarded Chalgrove Cavaliers FC a £1,000 grant, enabling the club to purchase eight portable floodlights. This funding ensures 30 young players can train through winter, overcoming previous challenges due to limited access to lit facilities.
Oxford United in the Community and the Joey Beauchamp Foundation have partnered to raise mental health awareness and support in Oxfordshire. Their collaboration aligns with Oxford United’s home fixture against Portsmouth on February 15, honoring Joey Beauchamp’s legacy.
Oxford United in the Community is now the official delivery partner of the club’s Advanced Football Programme, collaborating with Abingdon & Witney College. The programme offers 16-19-year-olds professional coaching, competitive matches, and a sports industry qualification.
Oxford United has donated £1,000 to Emmaus Oxford, a homelessness charity, through its Dreaming Spires project. The funding supports Emmaus’s Healthy Hearts programme, which offers activities like yoga, football, and swimming to improve physical and mental health.
A councillor has criticised Oxford United and the county council as he claims they are “keeping residents in the dark” over how much money is available to help fund grassroots sports pitches.
Despite making tremendous strides last year towards our goal of securing a permanent, sustainable home, 2025 could be one of the most important years in the history of this great football club.
The extensive documentation relating to plans for the new stadium application covers matters including transport and ecology, with additional surveys being undertaken over the past six months.
The Oxford Bus Company has confirmed it will operate a festive coach service to both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports on Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days.