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Oak Foundation is a global philanthropic organisation established in 1983 that provides grants to not-for-profit organisations aiming to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place. Driven by a commitment to social justice, rights-based approaches, and gender equality, the foundation addresses systemic root causes and fosters long-term sustainability through flexible unrestricted core support and capacity strengthening. Funding is distributed across major global programmes—including Environment, Housing and Homelessness, International Human Rights, Issues Affecting Women, Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Learning Differences, Global Climate Initiatives, and Special Interest—as well as dedicated country programmes in Denmark and Zimbabwe.
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📢 Consultancy opportunity: strategic review of our Marine, Food security, & Livelihood Sub-programme
The review will focus on distant water fleets, helping refine our approach to system change and people-centred strategies for a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world.
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Across Tanzania, the Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) and Violence Prevention Fund partners with c
Across Tanzania, the Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) and Violence Prevention Fund partners with community groups to create safe spaces for girls.
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In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Pee Wee Homes is providing affordable, safe tiny homes that offer people transitioning o
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Pee Wee Homes is providing affordable, safe tiny homes that offer people transitioning out of homelessness not just a place to live, but a place to belong.
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School‑based telehealth is transforming access to care in Guilford County, North Carolina. By providing on‑site support
School‑based telehealth is transforming access to care in Guilford County, North Carolina.
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From murals to mentorship, tech skills to community resources, Mbare Arts Space in Harare, Zimbabwe is proof that creati
From murals to mentorship, tech skills to community resources, Mbare Arts Space in Harare, Zimbabwe is proof that creative spaces can spark a lasting impact.
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Breaking the silence brings healing. By creating safe, creative spaces, organisations like Secrets Worth Sharing and Our
By creating safe, creative spaces, organisations like Secrets Worth Sharing and Our Wave are helping survivors find strength, joy, and community on both sides of the Atlantic.
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In Asheville, North Carolina, BeLoved Asheville is nourishing the community through food and connection - from Mama’s Ki
In Asheville, North Carolina, BeLoved Asheville is nourishing the community through food and connection - from Mama’s Kitchen meals to fresh‑produce markets.
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In Carrboro, Chapel Hill, trained mentors working with the Reintegration Support Network offer young people guidance, co
In Carrboro, Chapel Hill, trained mentors working with the Reintegration Support Network offer young people guidance, connection, and practical support as they navigate mental health, substance‑use, and justice‑related challenges.
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To Zero, a global initiative that supports the community working to end childhood sexual violence, helps organisations r
To Zero, a global initiative that supports the community working to end childhood sexual violence, helps organisations reframe how they talk about child protection by replacing fear-based narratives with stories that highlight solutions and collective action!
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From a single garden shed in Salisbury to a network of over 1,400 food banks, Trussell supports communities across the U
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.
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Supporting boys and young men is about helping to create the conditions they need to thrive, and to have better mental h
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.
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Reporting shouldn’t steal time from what matters most: your work!
Reporting shouldn’t steal time from what matters most: your work!
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Check out the article written by our president Doug Griffiths following the recent Philea forum - "The call to action is
Check out the article written by our president Doug Griffiths following the recent Philea forum - "The call to action is simple: give better, report smarter, and invest in capacity now." https://lnkd.in/eKJ43CRS #INPAS #Philea #Philanthropy #CollectiveImpact
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In Harare, Zimbabwe, Island Hospice & Healthcare provides palliative care, pain relief, counselling, and practical suppo
In Harare, Zimbabwe, Island Hospice & Healthcare provides palliative care, pain relief, counselling, and practical support for people living with serious illness and their families.
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In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities is working to strengthen local food systems by supporting farmers and fosteri
In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities is working to strengthen local food systems by supporting farmers and fostering community resilience.
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HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, helps young adults with intellectual and d
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.
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Our 2025 Annual Report is here! We are excited to showcase the impactful work of our grantees throughout the year.
We are excited to showcase the impactful work of our grantees throughout the year.
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🌎 We're hiring! Join Oak Foundation's Environment Programme
Join Oak Foundation's Environment Programme We're looking for a programme officer to support grant-making that helps protect biodiversity and strengthen resilient ecosystems across Brazil and neighbouring countries.
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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 pressure on NHS staff, and even shaping future careers.
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Across Zimbabwe, communities are coming together to ensure children who have lost their parents can grow up surrounded b
Across Zimbabwe, communities are coming together to ensure children who have lost their parents can grow up surrounded by care, connection, and opportunities.
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In northeast Zimbabwe, land that was once feared is becoming a source of hope. As minefields are cleared in communities
In northeast Zimbabwe, land that was once feared is becoming a source of hope.
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We’re hiring! 💫
💫 We are looking for a Programme Officer with a focus on rewilding in the Southern Cone of South America.
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At Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina, success starts with people. Through its Success Coaching programm
At Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina, success starts with people.
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🌿🏙️ Just a few decades ago, Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront was polluted, noisy, and cut off from public life. Tod
🌿🏙️ Just a few decades ago, Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront was polluted, noisy, and cut off from public life.
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Small-scale fishers are showing how to keep oceans and food systems alive 🌊🐟
Small-scale fishers are showing how to keep oceans and food systems alive 🌊🐟 That's because when coastal communities are given space to manage their waters, fish stocks recover, habitats regenerate, and local food supplies become more secure.
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🌎 Join Oak Foundation's Environment Programme!
We're looking for a programme officer based in Chile to help strengthen and manage a grant portfolio supporting conservation, biodiversity, and environmental priorities across terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
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🧵✨ For artisans, craft is more than a livelihood. Nest helps entrepreneurs in the US grow thriving businesses and suppo
Nest helps entrepreneurs in the US grow thriving businesses and supports crafters across five continents through training, resources, and markets.
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In Pakistan, millions are turning to rooftop solar panels for affordable, reliable power, transforming lives and strengt
In Pakistan, millions are turning to rooftop solar panels for affordable, reliable power, transforming lives and strengthening local economies.
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A safe home is more than four walls and a roof - it's the foundation for family, education, work, and community life. Ac
A safe home is more than four walls and a roof - it's the foundation for family, education, work, and community life.
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What if technology could help make philanthropy more human?
In this thoughtful article, learn how Oak Foundation is experimenting with AI to streamline grant-making, reduce administrative burden, and create more space for meaningful dialogue with grantees.
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We're hiring‼️
We're hiring‼️ Oak Foundation Danmark søger en Programme Officer til at være med til at udvikle og styrke indsatser, partnerskaber og bevillingsarbejde i Danmark, Grønland og Færøerne.
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🥖✨ What happens when flour, water, and friendship come together?
🥖✨ What happens when flour, water, and friendship come together?
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❤️ In Hunts Point in the South Bronx, THE POINT CDC has spent more than 30 years bringing people and creativity together
❤️ In Hunts Point in the South Bronx, THE POINT CDC has spent more than 30 years bringing people and creativity together to build opportunities for local residents and strengthen the neighbourhood.
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🌊 We're hiring - Join Oak Foundation's Environment Programme!
🌊 We're hiring - Join Oak Foundation's Environment Programme!
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For 125 years, the Horniman Museum and Gardens has been bringing the world to southeast London. 🌍
For 125 years, the Horniman Museum and Gardens has been bringing the world to southeast London.
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Across Britain, beavers are transforming natural landscapes in remarkable ways. Beaver Trust works with communities, far
Across Britain, beavers are transforming natural landscapes in remarkable ways.
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🌏 We're hiring - Programme Officer, Global Climate Initiatives Programme (Asia)!
🌏 We're hiring - Programme Officer, Global Climate Initiatives Programme (Asia)!
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⚽ What happens when every girl gets the chance to play football? Confidence grows, friendships form and young people thr
⚽ What happens when every girl gets the chance to play football?
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Local conservation isn't small. Communities closest to nature are often best placed to protect it, yet they receive only
Communities closest to nature are often best placed to protect it, yet they receive only a fraction of conservation funding.
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🌍 We're hiring - Director for Strategy and Chief of Staff at Oak Foundation!
🌍 We're hiring - Director for Strategy and Chief of Staff at Oak Foundation!
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Twenty-five years of talent, opportunity, and remarkable careers. 🎭
Twenty-five years of talent, opportunity, and remarkable careers.
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Building positive spaces for young men online
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Tenure, transparency, and tech: protecting small-scale fisheries worldwide
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Confidence from community: coaching success at Durham Tech
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Life after landmines: land and livelihoods in northeast Zimbabwe
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From panels to progress: powering a brighter future in Pakistan
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Where the city meets the tide: The comeback of Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront
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Turning the tide on homelessness: creating safe, secure homes for all
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It takes a village: FOST’s approach to kinship care in Zimbabwe
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Nature, love, and walruses for the Horniman Museum and Gardens’ 125th anniversary
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In memory of David Gowland
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From craft to community: building sustainable futures through hand crafts
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From tradition to transformation in Mexico: taking time for reflection, conversation, and healing
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Programme Officer – Environment Programme, with a focus on conservation in Brazil and neighbouring countries
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Restoring hope to our landscapes: Why everyone’s talking about Britain’s beavers
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Island Hospice: bringing comfort through palliative support
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Programme Officer – Environment Programme, with focus on Chile
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The power of collective change – simplifying and streamlining grant-reporting
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The resources of Oak Foundation originated from an interest in the Duty Free Shoppers business, which Alan Parker helped to build.
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Philanthropy in action with Oak President - Oak Foundation
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How we strengthen the capacity of our grantees
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A home for all: creating housing opportunity in Northern Ireland
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Creating housing opportunity in Massachussets
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Creating opportunities and dignity for people in Copenhagen
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A Vision to Zero: ending child sexual violence
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What evidence is there on the impact of core funding? - Oak Foundation
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Shaping the vision of tomorrow through eye health innovation
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New life chances for children facing life sentences
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Mission success for the Central Rock-rat
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Philanthropy Ecosystem in Africa: Intermediary Organisations – Profiles
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Meet Our Team Members
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Call for concept note: regenerative landscapes
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Mission & history
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Oak Foundation - Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live.
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