Makespace Oxfordshire
@makespaceoxford.bsky.social
Unlocking spaces in Oxfordshire, building toward community ownership and the transformation of our land & property system for generations to come
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🏛️ 12 Days of Impact, Day 10: Civic imagination & place-shaping through our Common Futures programme 🏛️
This year, our Common Futures programme brought people together to imagine fairer civic life in Oxford. Through creative, place-rooted workshops, we shared stories, surfaced lived experience &
This year, our Common Futures programme brought people together to imagine fairer civic life in Oxford. Through creative, place-rooted workshops, we shared stories, surfaced lived experience &
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🏛️ 12 Days of Impact, Day 10: Civic imagination & place-shaping through our Common Futures programme 🏛️
This year, our Common Futures programme brought people together to imagine fairer civic life in Oxford. Through creative, place-rooted workshops, we shared stories, surfaced lived experience &
This year, our Common Futures programme brought people together to imagine fairer civic life in Oxford. Through creative, place-rooted workshops, we shared stories, surfaced lived experience &
🤝12 Days of Impact, Day 9: Shared our learnings to support local property partnerships in other parts of the country🤝
Platform Places is a cross-sector partnership committed to unlocking town centre spaces for amazing ideas. Last year they secured £2.5m from the National Lottery to develop their
Platform Places is a cross-sector partnership committed to unlocking town centre spaces for amazing ideas. Last year they secured £2.5m from the National Lottery to develop their
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🤝12 Days of Impact, Day 9: Shared our learnings to support local property partnerships in other parts of the country🤝
Platform Places is a cross-sector partnership committed to unlocking town centre spaces for amazing ideas. Last year they secured £2.5m from the National Lottery to develop their
Platform Places is a cross-sector partnership committed to unlocking town centre spaces for amazing ideas. Last year they secured £2.5m from the National Lottery to develop their
🎉12 Days of Impact, Day 8: Successful completion of the National Lottery grant programme supported growth and built capacity🎉
Over the past three years the National Lottery Community Fund helped us do more than unlock buildings. We were able to offer practical 1:1 support from our
Over the past three years the National Lottery Community Fund helped us do more than unlock buildings. We were able to offer practical 1:1 support from our
December 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🎉12 Days of Impact, Day 8: Successful completion of the National Lottery grant programme supported growth and built capacity🎉
Over the past three years the National Lottery Community Fund helped us do more than unlock buildings. We were able to offer practical 1:1 support from our
Over the past three years the National Lottery Community Fund helped us do more than unlock buildings. We were able to offer practical 1:1 support from our
✨12 Days of Impact, Day 7: Supporting organisations to take on space✨
Over the past year, we’ve supported YWMP to take on their own meanwhile lease and set up a building — a huge step forward. Having their own space helps them support more young women and trans and non-binary people to
Over the past year, we’ve supported YWMP to take on their own meanwhile lease and set up a building — a huge step forward. Having their own space helps them support more young women and trans and non-binary people to
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✨12 Days of Impact, Day 7: Supporting organisations to take on space✨
Over the past year, we’ve supported YWMP to take on their own meanwhile lease and set up a building — a huge step forward. Having their own space helps them support more young women and trans and non-binary people to
Over the past year, we’ve supported YWMP to take on their own meanwhile lease and set up a building — a huge step forward. Having their own space helps them support more young women and trans and non-binary people to
🔓12 Days of Impact, Day 6: We unlocked more space to support social impact🔓
This year, we opened a new central Oxford hub: 9 Park End Street, in a former office building that had been sitting largely empty for several years. This unlocked almost 2,800 square metres of space,
This year, we opened a new central Oxford hub: 9 Park End Street, in a former office building that had been sitting largely empty for several years. This unlocked almost 2,800 square metres of space,
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🔓12 Days of Impact, Day 6: We unlocked more space to support social impact🔓
This year, we opened a new central Oxford hub: 9 Park End Street, in a former office building that had been sitting largely empty for several years. This unlocked almost 2,800 square metres of space,
This year, we opened a new central Oxford hub: 9 Park End Street, in a former office building that had been sitting largely empty for several years. This unlocked almost 2,800 square metres of space,
♀️12 Days of Impact, Day 5: Community building through International Women’s Day events⚧️
Throughout March, we celebrated International Women’s Day with residents across Makespace Oxfordshire. Poetry, storytelling, shared meals, talks, and creative workshops highlighted what’s possible when women
Throughout March, we celebrated International Women’s Day with residents across Makespace Oxfordshire. Poetry, storytelling, shared meals, talks, and creative workshops highlighted what’s possible when women
December 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
♀️12 Days of Impact, Day 5: Community building through International Women’s Day events⚧️
Throughout March, we celebrated International Women’s Day with residents across Makespace Oxfordshire. Poetry, storytelling, shared meals, talks, and creative workshops highlighted what’s possible when women
Throughout March, we celebrated International Women’s Day with residents across Makespace Oxfordshire. Poetry, storytelling, shared meals, talks, and creative workshops highlighted what’s possible when women
💡12 Days of Impact, Day 4: Building community capacity through the OSEP business support programme💡
In 2025 we joined OSEP’s business support programme, offering free, tailored guidance to help social enterprises across Oxfordshire build capacity & thrive. We delivered workshops, peer groups
In 2025 we joined OSEP’s business support programme, offering free, tailored guidance to help social enterprises across Oxfordshire build capacity & thrive. We delivered workshops, peer groups
December 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
💡12 Days of Impact, Day 4: Building community capacity through the OSEP business support programme💡
In 2025 we joined OSEP’s business support programme, offering free, tailored guidance to help social enterprises across Oxfordshire build capacity & thrive. We delivered workshops, peer groups
In 2025 we joined OSEP’s business support programme, offering free, tailored guidance to help social enterprises across Oxfordshire build capacity & thrive. We delivered workshops, peer groups
🎨12 Days of Impact, Day 3: Shaping place & fostering connection through South Abingdon art pop-ups🎨
This year, we hosted three art pop-ups in South Abingdon. Over 250 people from the local community attended, to get creative and connect. We were able to focus on ecological activities and place
This year, we hosted three art pop-ups in South Abingdon. Over 250 people from the local community attended, to get creative and connect. We were able to focus on ecological activities and place
December 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🎨12 Days of Impact, Day 3: Shaping place & fostering connection through South Abingdon art pop-ups🎨
This year, we hosted three art pop-ups in South Abingdon. Over 250 people from the local community attended, to get creative and connect. We were able to focus on ecological activities and place
This year, we hosted three art pop-ups in South Abingdon. Over 250 people from the local community attended, to get creative and connect. We were able to focus on ecological activities and place
🌱12 Days of Impact, Day 2: We (re)founded with a renewed focus on spatial justice🌱
This year, we unveiled Makespace Oxfordshire’s vision for change. We started our journey unlocking one empty space – Aristotle Lane in Jericho – to help organisations for social good access affordable space.
This year, we unveiled Makespace Oxfordshire’s vision for change. We started our journey unlocking one empty space – Aristotle Lane in Jericho – to help organisations for social good access affordable space.
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🌱12 Days of Impact, Day 2: We (re)founded with a renewed focus on spatial justice🌱
This year, we unveiled Makespace Oxfordshire’s vision for change. We started our journey unlocking one empty space – Aristotle Lane in Jericho – to help organisations for social good access affordable space.
This year, we unveiled Makespace Oxfordshire’s vision for change. We started our journey unlocking one empty space – Aristotle Lane in Jericho – to help organisations for social good access affordable space.
We asked ourselves the question: Who's funding system change in Oxfordshire?
In one of the wealthiest counties in England, too many people are still being left behind. Scratch beneath the surface of Oxfordshire’s prosperity and a different story soon emerges. So, what can we do to tackle the
In one of the wealthiest counties in England, too many people are still being left behind. Scratch beneath the surface of Oxfordshire’s prosperity and a different story soon emerges. So, what can we do to tackle the
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We asked ourselves the question: Who's funding system change in Oxfordshire?
In one of the wealthiest counties in England, too many people are still being left behind. Scratch beneath the surface of Oxfordshire’s prosperity and a different story soon emerges. So, what can we do to tackle the
In one of the wealthiest counties in England, too many people are still being left behind. Scratch beneath the surface of Oxfordshire’s prosperity and a different story soon emerges. So, what can we do to tackle the
Thanks to everyone who came to our resident Winter Warmer last night ❄️🔥🎉 And to our fab community coordinator, Sarah, for making it happen! We were thrilled to hear some of our community’s highlights from the year) from successful projects to mending old friendships) & see new connections form
December 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to our resident Winter Warmer last night ❄️🔥🎉 And to our fab community coordinator, Sarah, for making it happen! We were thrilled to hear some of our community’s highlights from the year) from successful projects to mending old friendships) & see new connections form
What is Alex up to? Wrong answers only.
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
What is Alex up to? Wrong answers only.
✨ Coming up at our Aristotle Lane hub, hosted by the brilliant members of Sabali Pots 🎉
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
✨ Coming up at our Aristotle Lane hub, hosted by the brilliant members of Sabali Pots 🎉
💡 Time for a resident spotlight 🚨 This time, we're highlighting the work of The Makery, residents of The Old Stables in Wantage.
"The Makery is a community craft workshop - we have a sustainable stash of craft materials, we run friendly craft clubs, workshops, and markets all to promote the joy
"The Makery is a community craft workshop - we have a sustainable stash of craft materials, we run friendly craft clubs, workshops, and markets all to promote the joy
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💡 Time for a resident spotlight 🚨 This time, we're highlighting the work of The Makery, residents of The Old Stables in Wantage.
"The Makery is a community craft workshop - we have a sustainable stash of craft materials, we run friendly craft clubs, workshops, and markets all to promote the joy
"The Makery is a community craft workshop - we have a sustainable stash of craft materials, we run friendly craft clubs, workshops, and markets all to promote the joy
📣 This week 📣 As part of our Voices of Impact film series, we have a screening of documentary "Fires and Fascism" along with a Q&A from the director. Check out the trailer!
🗓️ 21st Nov, 6pm
📍 The Junction, Didcot
🎟️ £5, via link in bio
🗓️ 21st Nov, 6pm
📍 The Junction, Didcot
🎟️ £5, via link in bio
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📣 This week 📣 As part of our Voices of Impact film series, we have a screening of documentary "Fires and Fascism" along with a Q&A from the director. Check out the trailer!
🗓️ 21st Nov, 6pm
📍 The Junction, Didcot
🎟️ £5, via link in bio
🗓️ 21st Nov, 6pm
📍 The Junction, Didcot
🎟️ £5, via link in bio
‼️ Take note! Our next Common Futures event on Friday has a new finish time: 5pm (previously 5:30pm). Apologies for any inconvenience this causes
This event is led by Roman Krznaric, author of books such as The Good Ancestor & History for Tomorrow.
Tickets are still available via the link in bio
This event is led by Roman Krznaric, author of books such as The Good Ancestor & History for Tomorrow.
Tickets are still available via the link in bio
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
‼️ Take note! Our next Common Futures event on Friday has a new finish time: 5pm (previously 5:30pm). Apologies for any inconvenience this causes
This event is led by Roman Krznaric, author of books such as The Good Ancestor & History for Tomorrow.
Tickets are still available via the link in bio
This event is led by Roman Krznaric, author of books such as The Good Ancestor & History for Tomorrow.
Tickets are still available via the link in bio
Sharing on behalf of our friends at T(art) Productions
Access All Areas: A practical guide to crafting an accessible business
Tuesday 9 Dec & Tues 13 Jan
Did you know that approx 24% of the UK population is Disabled? Are you confident in supporting Disabled people as staff members or customers?
Access All Areas: A practical guide to crafting an accessible business
Tuesday 9 Dec & Tues 13 Jan
Did you know that approx 24% of the UK population is Disabled? Are you confident in supporting Disabled people as staff members or customers?
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sharing on behalf of our friends at T(art) Productions
Access All Areas: A practical guide to crafting an accessible business
Tuesday 9 Dec & Tues 13 Jan
Did you know that approx 24% of the UK population is Disabled? Are you confident in supporting Disabled people as staff members or customers?
Access All Areas: A practical guide to crafting an accessible business
Tuesday 9 Dec & Tues 13 Jan
Did you know that approx 24% of the UK population is Disabled? Are you confident in supporting Disabled people as staff members or customers?
Over 100 people came to our Autumn art pop-up in South Abingdon last month. We loved getting creative with y’all, making leaf crowns, prints & other crafts 🍂 🍁 🧹
Thanks to everyone who came, to Jess from Life Styling for facilitating, and to our amazing support artists who ran activities
Thanks to everyone who came, to Jess from Life Styling for facilitating, and to our amazing support artists who ran activities
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Over 100 people came to our Autumn art pop-up in South Abingdon last month. We loved getting creative with y’all, making leaf crowns, prints & other crafts 🍂 🍁 🧹
Thanks to everyone who came, to Jess from Life Styling for facilitating, and to our amazing support artists who ran activities
Thanks to everyone who came, to Jess from Life Styling for facilitating, and to our amazing support artists who ran activities
Sharing news of an upcoming event at Aristotle Lane organised by Thames21:
Hack the River invites coders, data scientists, designers, and environmental problem-solvers to unleash their creativity and technical skills on real-world river data. Over two weeks, teams will dive into the open-source
Hack the River invites coders, data scientists, designers, and environmental problem-solvers to unleash their creativity and technical skills on real-world river data. Over two weeks, teams will dive into the open-source
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sharing news of an upcoming event at Aristotle Lane organised by Thames21:
Hack the River invites coders, data scientists, designers, and environmental problem-solvers to unleash their creativity and technical skills on real-world river data. Over two weeks, teams will dive into the open-source
Hack the River invites coders, data scientists, designers, and environmental problem-solvers to unleash their creativity and technical skills on real-world river data. Over two weeks, teams will dive into the open-source
When you're a Makespace resident, you get more than just space, you get access to a community of makers, do-ers & dreamers. People who are working for cultural & social good, who want to make the world a better place.
Apply for space in one of our buildings via the link in our bio #oxford
Apply for space in one of our buildings via the link in our bio #oxford
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
When you're a Makespace resident, you get more than just space, you get access to a community of makers, do-ers & dreamers. People who are working for cultural & social good, who want to make the world a better place.
Apply for space in one of our buildings via the link in our bio #oxford
Apply for space in one of our buildings via the link in our bio #oxford
🍂 Join us for an autumn art pop-up in South Abingdon 🍁
📅 Thursday 31 October
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Carousel Family Centre, Abingdon
We'll be making leaf prints, leaf crowns, and mini brooms from twigs and herbs.
Come along, get creative, and celebrate autumn with us
#abingdonevents #oxfordshireevents
📅 Thursday 31 October
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Carousel Family Centre, Abingdon
We'll be making leaf prints, leaf crowns, and mini brooms from twigs and herbs.
Come along, get creative, and celebrate autumn with us
#abingdonevents #oxfordshireevents
October 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🍂 Join us for an autumn art pop-up in South Abingdon 🍁
📅 Thursday 31 October
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Carousel Family Centre, Abingdon
We'll be making leaf prints, leaf crowns, and mini brooms from twigs and herbs.
Come along, get creative, and celebrate autumn with us
#abingdonevents #oxfordshireevents
📅 Thursday 31 October
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Carousel Family Centre, Abingdon
We'll be making leaf prints, leaf crowns, and mini brooms from twigs and herbs.
Come along, get creative, and celebrate autumn with us
#abingdonevents #oxfordshireevents
Learn about unlocking space for your social enterprise with Makespace's new project manager, Alex Lui.
He'll cover:
💼 Developing a business model to take on space.
💭 Creating a vision pitch to a landlord
👷♀️ Assessing the building condition
🏘️ How to make meaningful connections with place
He'll cover:
💼 Developing a business model to take on space.
💭 Creating a vision pitch to a landlord
👷♀️ Assessing the building condition
🏘️ How to make meaningful connections with place
October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Learn about unlocking space for your social enterprise with Makespace's new project manager, Alex Lui.
He'll cover:
💼 Developing a business model to take on space.
💭 Creating a vision pitch to a landlord
👷♀️ Assessing the building condition
🏘️ How to make meaningful connections with place
He'll cover:
💼 Developing a business model to take on space.
💭 Creating a vision pitch to a landlord
👷♀️ Assessing the building condition
🏘️ How to make meaningful connections with place
A quick reminder about our apple day activities this weekend - just drop by to our Aristotle Lane hub on 25th October, 11am to 2pm. We'd love to see you! 🍏 🌳 🍎
October 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A quick reminder about our apple day activities this weekend - just drop by to our Aristotle Lane hub on 25th October, 11am to 2pm. We'd love to see you! 🍏 🌳 🍎
Next in our Voices of Impact film series!
Fires and Fascism shows wildfires in Europe result beyond climate change, but link also to big business, organised crime & the rise of the far right.
Stick around after for a Q&A with the director.
🗓️21st Nov, 6pm
📍The Junction, Didcot
🎟️£5, link in bio
Fires and Fascism shows wildfires in Europe result beyond climate change, but link also to big business, organised crime & the rise of the far right.
Stick around after for a Q&A with the director.
🗓️21st Nov, 6pm
📍The Junction, Didcot
🎟️£5, link in bio
October 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Next in our Voices of Impact film series!
Fires and Fascism shows wildfires in Europe result beyond climate change, but link also to big business, organised crime & the rise of the far right.
Stick around after for a Q&A with the director.
🗓️21st Nov, 6pm
📍The Junction, Didcot
🎟️£5, link in bio
Fires and Fascism shows wildfires in Europe result beyond climate change, but link also to big business, organised crime & the rise of the far right.
Stick around after for a Q&A with the director.
🗓️21st Nov, 6pm
📍The Junction, Didcot
🎟️£5, link in bio
One of our missions is to support capacity building within our resident community - but what does this mean?
For communities to truly reclaim and steward spaces, they need to navigate the complexities of property, planning and organisational development, and resist systemic injustices.
For communities to truly reclaim and steward spaces, they need to navigate the complexities of property, planning and organisational development, and resist systemic injustices.
October 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
One of our missions is to support capacity building within our resident community - but what does this mean?
For communities to truly reclaim and steward spaces, they need to navigate the complexities of property, planning and organisational development, and resist systemic injustices.
For communities to truly reclaim and steward spaces, they need to navigate the complexities of property, planning and organisational development, and resist systemic injustices.