Not every worthwhile project needs a commercial outcome. Wherever we can, Oscar contributes expertise, data, services or financial support to charitable and socially beneficial work.
We believe our vision does not always have to involve a commercial gain. Where possible, we are proud to contribute our expertise, data and services to not-for-profit and charitable projects without charge.
The projects below show some of the different ways Oscar has supported organisations and communities — from inclusive events and frontline services to campaigning tools and climate contributions.
A selection of charitable, community and socially beneficial initiatives supported through Oscar's services, tools, promotion or direct contributions.
Oscar Research is proud to support the Sundial Centre for Education on Harmful Practices, a charity helping protect women and children from harmful practices and abuse through education and training.
We provide Sundial with access to our schools data, helping its team reach schools in the areas where it is expanding its work.
It’s a simple way for us to use our data to support work that has a meaningful impact.
Visit Sundial Centre
We are proud to continue supporting Circus Starr, the not-for-profit organisation that delivers accessible and inclusive circus performances for children with disabilities and families facing challenging circumstances.
This year, our contribution has helped provide six complimentary tickets, ten sensory packs, and additional support towards performance costs, helping more children and families experience a live circus show in a safe and welcoming environment.
Visit Circus Starr
We’re proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Dinefwr Group Riding for the Disabled event taking place on 7th June. The group provides opportunities through therapeutic horse riding, helping to improve confidence, wellbeing and independence for disabled children and adults.
Through Stripe Climate, we direct 100% of our contributions to the purchase of durable carbon removal via Frontier, supporting early-stage climate technologies with long-term impact.
Our contributions support ocean alkalinity enhancement and enhanced rock weathering. The source page notes that companies supported through Frontier have progressed from pre-purchase programmes to multi-million-dollar offtake agreements.
We supported Circus Starr, a not-for-profit organisation that brings accessible and inclusive circus performances to children with disabilities and families in difficult circumstances. Our contribution helped fund free tickets, enabling more families to enjoy a safe and magical live show.
Visit Circus Starr
Oscar teamed up with Pregnant Then Screwed around concerns about looming cuts to Early Learning and Childcare funding.
Our eLobby tool was used to help individuals contact MPs and MSPs directly. The original page records hundreds of submissions from citizens taking part in the campaign.
Oscar helped promote Keylink's free counselling and support sessions for those working across the frontlines of Public Services. The service has since ceased, but its website provides contact information for those needing support.
Visit Keylink
Oscar was proud to support NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers Day, organised by Pageantmaster Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR and his team. The event was held on 5 July 2021 to celebrate and pay tribute to people working on the frontline.
Visit the event site
Working with VIQU, a Birmingham-based IT recruiter, Oscar helped contact CEOs, CIOs and IT directors across NHS Trusts during the COVID-19 response. The source page states that VIQU reached more than 2,000 people and filled over 200 volunteer posts, with an estimated saving to NHS Trusts of approximately £4 million.
Read the Recruiter articleWe’re always open to hearing from charities, not-for-profits, community groups and socially beneficial projects where our data, research, technology, communications or public sector reach could make a useful difference. We can’t support every request, but if there’s a clear way Oscar can contribute — whether through expertise, access to data, digital tools, promotion or practical support — we’d be very happy to hear about it.
