A grocery company is offering a range of grant and employment opportunities following the opening of its new fulfilment centre.

To mark the launch of its new fulfilment centre in Bicester, the charitable arm of Ocado Group, The Ocado Foundation, has opened a year-long round of grant funding for charities, community interest companies and community projects in Bicester.

The foundation focuses its funding on three core areas, skills for the future, natural resources and responsible sourcing, with £1000 being the maximum awarded.

Applications opened on March 1 and will stay open until March 14, 2023.

To be eligible, the organisation must be based within 30-miles of Bicester, and grants must not be used for salaries.

To make an application, visit: Search & apply for your next job role | Ocado Group

 

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This story was written by Matthew Norman, he joined the team in 2022 as a Facebook community reporter.

Matthew covers Bicester and focuses on finding stories from diverse communities.

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