Play2Give (P2G) is an award-winning Oxfordshire charity

Founded by Didcot’s Andrew Baker MBE BCAv, born with a brain injury and who first began fundraising aged 14 at school to help make the building of the Oxford Children’s Hospital a reality, our award-winning charity continues the good work that Andy started in 2003.

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Our Events and Campaigns

P2G is all about changing, transforming and saving lives. Thousands of pounds is raised each year. Our particular focus is supporting children, health and disability charities. Each year, we run fun, engaging and exciting community events raising funds and awareness.

Heroes and Villains Disco

Friday 30th October 2026

Boundary Park, Greenwood Way, Didcot OX11 6EY

8pm-late

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Play2Give’s Christmas Market 2026

Sunday 22nd November 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon

10am-3pm

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Play2Give’s 25th Anniversary Ball

Saturday 6th March 2027

Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon

6pm-Midnight

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Andy Baker is a community champion and has become a local legend due to his hard work and fundraising through Play2Give. I am amazed by his commitment, dedication and passion to help others. Well done Andy, congratulations and keep going

- Mocky Khan, Didcot Town councillor and Trustee of Play2Give

Andrew is an exceptional charity leader whose passion for making a positive impact in our community, is truly inspiring. His strategic planning abilities have been instrumental in guiding Play2Give from its founding to its status as a trusted local charity.

Andrew’s dedication to serving others and his unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change make him an invaluable asset to any team or cause.

- Matthew Norris-Silva, Vice-chair, Play2Give

The Play2Give team are very special friends of ours and their lifetime donations of £100K has helped to support countless projects, benefiting so many young patients over the past 21 years. Our wonderful community of supporters never fail to inspire us, and Play2Give is no exception. Thank you for all you do for the Children’s Hospital.

- David Child, Community Fundraising Manager

Andy’s dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment to making a difference to others, particularly through organisations that have supported him on his own recovery journey is inspiring.

He has turned his experiences into a powerful force for kindness that will be felt across many communities for years to come. Andy has been a valued part of our community for many years. We are enormously grateful to Play2Give.”

- Oxford Head Injury Services

“I first met Andy in 2025 while judging the Oxfordshire Business Awards (OXBA), and I was genuinely blown away by the impact Play2Give has, driven by his personal journey and his determination to give back. Play2Give is a truly incredible charity founded by the inspiring Andrew Baker.”

- George Wagerfield

Andy is an inspirational leader, he has the rare ability of being able to energise people from diverse backgrounds to come together and pursue a common goal, whether it be mobilising a company to engage in the community or organising communities to come together to help those among us who are most in need. His example removes excuses and his enthusiasm is infectious.

- Stu Wells, Oxford Harlequins RFC

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