Oxford Preservation Trust

The Oxford Preservation Trust is Oxford’s own national trust, with 80 years of experience of owning land and buildings to protect the character of Oxford and its green setting. The Trust prides itself on its positive approach to Oxford in the 21st century. Today, the OPT makes its contribution by owning and giving public access to over 700 acres of land, carrying out conservation projects, taking an active interest in planning, and through an education programme.

Oxford Preservation Trust is a company limited by guarantee registered in England Number 225839.  It is registered with the Charity Commission Number 203043.

The recently appointed Chairman is Professor Roger Ainsworth, Master of St Catherine’s College and Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford.

The director of OPT is Mrs Debbie Dance.  She is a Chartered Surveyor and has been involved in the built environment for over 25 years with an MSc in Historic Conservation (distinction)1992 from Oxford Brookes University. Debbie has been involved in a number of roles and projects within her field of expertise and is considered to be at the forefront of conservation in the 21st century, bringing together her expertise in the historic environment with her knowledge of the commercial property field.

I am one of 26 trustees.

The trust is based at 10 Turn Again Lane, St Ebbes, Oxford
OX1 1QL.  Tel: (01865) 242918.  Fax: (01865) 251022.

E-mail: info@oxfordpreservation.org.uk

Web site: http://www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

Oxfordshire Rural Community Council

The Oxfordshire Rural Community Council (ORCC) is one of 38 rural community councils (RCCs) in England.  Each is an independent, county-based organisation.

The basic aim of every RCC is to promote thriving, sustainable rural communities and to alleviate the disadvantage experienced by many people who live in them.

All RCCs are linked together through their national organisation ACRE.  The eight RCCs in the South East - including ORCC - are members of the network of South East Rural Community Councils (SERCC).

ORCC was founded in 1920, the first RCC in England.  It is a company limited by guarantee (no. 2461552), and is registered as a charity (no. 900560).

The President of ORCC is Lady Elizabeth Higgs.

The Chairman of ORCC is Dr John Sharp.

There is a Board of Trustees.

I am one of a number of Patrons, having previously served for many years as Treasurer.

The ORCC is based at Jericho Farm, Worton, Oxon  OX29 4SZ    Tel: (01865) 883488   Fax:  (01865) 883191.

E-mail:   orcc@oxonrcc.org.uk

Web site:  http://www.oxonrcc.org.uk