Cutteslowe Community Association
committed to building a caring and inclusive community
WHAT WE DO
Cutteslowe Community Association (CCA) aims to improve the lives of local residents through education and leisure activities. We seek to address some of the inequalities and social issues in our community, and provide opportunities to come together and build friendships and networks.
Family and seniors support
we organise and fund key projects designed to support families and senior citizens. SunnyMead Minnows enables parents/carers with children under 5 to come together four times a week for free, high quality activities. Our weekly Family Art Club is available free to primary age children and their families. Each winter, Cutteslowe Wishing Tree matches people willing and able to donate a gift with a child living locally and experiencing hardship. Our Seniors Club meets twice a month for a talk or outing.
Collaboration and levelling up
we work closely with charities and volunteer groups to provide a welcoming space in the Community Centre free/at reduced rate. AGE UK, Cutteslowe Community Larder, ESOL (English as a second language) and Citizens
Advice Bureau all provide activities that benefit some of the most vulnerable in our community, free of charge.
Community outings and events
residents of all ages can enjoy subsidised, affordable events and outings organised by CCA (eg coach day trips) or with partner organisations (eg Northwall Arts Centre/Cutteslowe Light Trail; Oxfordshire Play
Association playdays.)
Community Space
an important part of CCA’s purpose is to provide a place for our local community to gather for celebrations and events. We work hard to ensure the Community Centre is an attractive and affordable venue, and we currently hire our space to a wide range of groups, clubs and classes.
HOW WE ARE FUNDED
Our wide-ranging schedule of events and activities is funded entirely through legacies and donations from the community, grant funding and income from room hire. Oxford City Council owns the Community Centre and allows us to use the premises free of charge, but we receive no further direct financial support.
THE CUTTESLOWE/SUNNYMEAD STORY
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead’s history reflects both division and unity. In the 1930s, the controversial Cutteslowe Walls physically separated council and private housing, symbolising deep social inequality. After years of protest, the walls were demolished in 1959, marking a new chapter of integration and community spirit that continues today.
Trustees and staff
CCA is run by volunteer Trustees, supported by an enthusiastic team of Community Centre staff who manage the Centre, coordinate activities and ensure that a warm welcome is offered to all comers.