🎉 We’re Hiring! 🎉 We are undergoing our biggest change since we launched Meanwhile in Oxfordshire! After a focused period of reflection and re-founding, we are preparing to re-launch early next year, with plans to work across three horizons of change... This means continuing to create change now (with all it's limitations), activating meanwhile spaces for locally-rooted, purpose-driven organisations. AND dreaming and prototyping what systemic change could look like for our land, property, and the next generation of social infrastructure. If you’re excited by this bold ambition - and the messy work of prototyping this in practice - then we’d love to hear from you! Check out the list of cracking roles, spanning all aspects of our work... 📣 Advocacy and Communications Director to help shape our future direction. £36,720 per annum Full time – 37.5 hours per week Closing date: 25 November 2024 🖋️ Communications & Marketing Coordinator to amplify our mission and grow our impact. £30,600-£32,640 per annum (pro rata) 3.5 days per week/26 hours per week Closing date: 25 November 2024 🚀 Community Coordinators (Wantage and Abingdon) to support our resident communities. £30,600-£32,640 per annum (pro rata) Part time – 3 days a week/22.5 hours Closing date: 11 November 2024 For more details and application packs visit: https://lnkd.in/dMVp6-H
Makespace Oxford
Civic and Social Organizations
We want to see thriving community, creativity and innovation in Oxfordshire’s once empty and underused spaces.
About us
Our mission is to revive, repurpose and transform empty and underused spaces in Oxfordshire, into affordable, community driven workspaces / work hubs; nurturing connection and support for social enterprises, creatives, makers and doers, committed to positive social change. We are progressive, re-centring the conversation of space around people over profit, and the innovative responses that promote systems change and strong collective action. We listen to and work in solidarity with partners and our wider community to achieve positive social change in Oxfordshire, with a focus on community empowerment, inequality, the climate emergency and homelessness. We also make ethical decisions about how we work together and use resources based on sustainability and our respect for the environment and each other, and we adapt and respond to change and new opportunities to ensure we learn, improve, and remain nimble, whilst moving forward with confidence.
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http://makespaceoxford.org
External link for Makespace Oxford
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Oxford
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Meanwhile Space, Shared Workspace, Community building, Impact Hub, Social Enterprise, Environmental Action, Homelessness, and Social Change
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1 Aristotle Ln
Oxford, OX2 6TP, GB
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21 Park End Street
Oxford, England OX1 1HU, GB
Employees at Makespace Oxford
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🚀 Exciting spaces available now! 🚀 Looking for a space to grow your business, host events, or find a creative workspace? We have fantastic studios, hot desks, and community spaces available immediately across Oxfordshire. Take a look at what’s new ⬇️ ✨ The Old Stables, Wantage - two studio spaces now available, with access to a cosy community lounge, bright conservatory, on-site café and community garden. We also have flexible hot desks available here for those who need a productive, creative workspace. ✨ Event and Studio Space, Didcot 🚉 Just steps from Didcot Parkway Station, we have a large studio space available as well as a welcoming community hall—perfect for groups running regular services or programs in an inviting, affordable setting. ✨ Retail Unit, 19b Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP 🛍️ 36 sqm unit in central Faringdon, ideal for small businesses! Recently home to Tribe Zero-Waste who have recently graduated and moved into a larger unit. ✨ Workshop/Studio, The Community Works, Oxford 🎨 A bright, accessible 31 sqm ground floor workshop with independent access and shared storage cubicles. ✨ The Source, Oxford City Centre, OX11 7HX 🌐 A shared event and workspace in the heart of Oxford, with a shared office, meeting room and kitchen—designed to support global majority-led organisations and enterprises. ✨ Hot Desks available in Oxford, Abingdon and Wantage! We also have flexible hot desks available at Aristotle Lane (Oxford), The Charter (Abingdon), and The Old Stables (Wantage), perfect for freelancers, remote workers or small business owners looking for a dynamic workspace. 📧 Interested? Drop us a message [email protected]
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✨ We did it! ✨ Now it’s time to take George Street to the next level… Last month Oxford City Council approved the plans for redeveloping 38-40 George Street, marking a key milestone for us as we work to establish our first long-term civic space - an inclusive, accessible hub for Oxford’s community. We’re so excited to transform this vision into reality, building a space where everyone in Oxford can connect, create, and thrive. 📖 Get the full story in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eGMZtXeM
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THIS WEEK 👉 'Show me the money: making thought leadership pay' Thought leadership is a massively overused phrase in marketing, and often people don't even really know what they mean by it, or what they want to get out of it 🤦 But when it's done right it's not just some wishy-washy bit of marketing jargon - it's a serious tool for growing your brand and its bottom line. So at this week's Marketing Camp Claire Douglas and Emma Duke will be spilling the beans on exactly how your company can use both people and content to establish authority in your industry, for results you can measure 💰 We'll kick off by looking at exactly what a thought-leadership campaign is and why it can be valuable, learning how to set clear goals and get buy-in (and investment) from across the organisation. Then we'll focus on how your company can actually be a thought leader in your space - what good campaigns might look like, who to involve, and how to get (and keep) people's attention. And finally we'll think about how you can track and demonstrate ROI, learn from the work for next time, and put the results to good use for the wider business 📈 📅 THIS Thursday 7th Nov, 6pm 🏠 Makespace Oxford, Aristotle Lane, Jericho 🧠 Our host and mastermind Bethany Joy 👇 More info and link to book your FREE spot in comments See you around the campfire? 🔥 #MarketingCampOx #MarketingTips #Oxfordshire
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Pull up a seat at Aristotle Lane for the latest wisdom from Marketing Camp 🔥 📅 Thursday 7th November, 6pm 🚀 Tickets are FREE, booking essential
'Thought leadership' can be a bit of a wanky phrase, right? 🙄 Most of the time people don't even really know what they mean by it - never mind what they're hoping it will achieve 🤦 But when it's done right it's not just some wishy-washy bit of marketing jargon - it's a serious tool for growing your brand and its bottom line. So next month's Marketing Camp meet-up is all about how your company can use both people and content to establish authority in your industry, for results you can measure 💰 Speakers Claire Douglas and Emma Duke will kick off by looking at exactly what a thought-leadership campaign is and why it can be valuable, learning how to set clear goals and get buy-in (and investment) from across the organisation. Then we'll focus on how your company can actually be a thought leader in your space - what good campaigns might look like, who to involve, and how to get (and keep) people's attention. And finally we'll think about how you can track and demonstrate ROI, learn from the work for next time, and put the results to good use for the wider business 📈 📅 Thursday 7th Nov, 6pm 🏠 Makespace Oxford, Aristotle Lane, Jericho 🧠 Our host and mastermind Bethany Joy 👇 More info and link to book your FREE spot in comments See you around the campfire? 🔥 #MarketingCampOx #MarketingTips #Oxfordshire
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🌍 Social Impact Business Support Programme Launch 🌍 Join us at The Junction in Didcot for the launch of a new support programme for social impact businesses in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse! Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by OSEP CIC in partnership with Co-operative Futures, Aspire Oxfordshire, SOFEA, Soha Housing and African Families in the UK (AFiUK) CIC; this six-month initiative offers vital resources, networking, and collaboration. 📅 13th November, 17:00 - 19:00 📍 The Junction, Didcot 🍽 Food by Planted Plates https://lnkd.in/e37CWNFN
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We can't wait for you to join us on this journey to provide a long-term space in the heart of Oxford. Thanks to all who have worked so tirelessly in making this dream come true 😍
Last week, I spoke at the planning committee meeting at Oxford City Council alongside Andrew Heselton where plans for redeveloping 38 - 40 George Street were approved 🎉 It felt wonderful; the team and I have been working so hard on this major milestone moment. George Street welcomes our first opportunity to unlock a long-term, purpose-built, civic space after years (and continuing work) on temporary buildings as part of Meanwhile in Oxfordshire. For almost 7 years, we've been providing secure, affordable accommodation for hundreds of purpose-driven groups, and now with George Street, we can build on that legacy, but with a long-term horizon for all to enjoy and shape. So, now the next phase of the fun begins and we can't wait for you to join us. We'll be sharing our plans with you soon, where you ask the questions, as well as dream the answers! Stay in the loop about George Street and read what we've been up to here: https://lnkd.in/ea_2DeyF With thanks to the team at Makespace Oxford, the skilful design work of Jan Kattein and Corina Tuna (and this beautiful image), the support from Marick Real Estate Oxford City Council Staycity Group, our Community Advisory Board and the dozens who have helped to guide and co-create the vision so far... This is just the beginning!
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We're seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh skills, perspectives, and experiences to drive social change. If you're excited to help build and support vibrant communities, we want you! We're currently hiring: 🚀 Community Development Coordinator (Wantage) to support our resident community. 📣 Advocacy and Communications Director to help shape our future direction. 🖋️ Communications & Marketing Coordinator to amplify our mission and grow our impact. Join us in making a difference! https://lnkd.in/eukgq7xe
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👀 Have you spotted the colourful new signs in South Abingdon? 🎨 We’re excited to introduce the Arts Trail Map... your guide to discovering all the incredible public artwork that’s been developed by local artists as part of the Abingdon Arts and Culture Programme ✨ Huge shoutout to @tommclean_designer for the fantastic designs 🙌 Want to explore the trail and learn more about the South Abingdon Arts and Culture Project? Head over to our website and check out the full map here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezHUXYuu . . . . #AbingdonArts #CommunityCreativity #ExploreLocal #ArtInTheStreets #Makespace #MakespaceOxford #Abingdon #Oxfordshire #IndieOxford
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🎉 That's a wrap on Phase 3 of the Abingdon Arts and Culture Programme! 🎨 A massive thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, or simply just took a moment to enjoy the new art around town. Want to dive deeper into the creative journey? Check out the full (and we mean FULL) Phase 3 learning journey on our website, where you can explore all the behind-the-scenes insights, artistic processes, and more. https://lnkd.in/efUx8tYV. 🔗💻 . . . #Skillshare #Community #Art #OutdoorGallery #Abingdon #SouthAbingdon #Creativity #CommunityPlacemaking #Makespace #MakespaceOxford #Oxfordshire #ArtsTrailMap
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