Cowley, Oxfordshire European headquarters of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and the headquarters of international aid charity Oxfam GB. Cowley has a strong sporting tradition. In 1938 Oxford Stadium was built to host the sport of greyhound racing. In 1939 motorcycle speedway moved to Oxford Stadium. After a few years Oxford's speedway team were named Oxford Cheetahs, a name they still bear today. In 2001, Oxford United FC moved from its former ground in Headington to the new Kassam Stadium at Minchery Farm, which is just outside Cowley. Until 2009 on Watlington Road, opposite the Mini factory, stood Johnson's Café, which fed thousands of Morris
Oxford Friend registered as a charity in 1988. In 2006 the group was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Oxford Friend Oxford Friend is an Oxfordshire-based LGBTQ+ charity providing emotional support and counselling to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. The original volunteers were part of the local branch of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality (CHE). Listening services are provided by telephone, email, Facebook and instant messaging. The charity also provides training on LGBTQ+ issues for educational institutions and other organisations in and around Oxfordshire. Oxford Friend raises money via a grant from Oxford City Council (as part of their