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Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon

Provision of almshouses for older people in need as defined in the Charity's Scheme.Education support grants but area of benefit restricted to Abingdon.Grants to voluntary organizations in Abingdon who support the needy.Relief of poverty by providing essential goods to the needy.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of almshouses for older people in need as defined in the Charity's Scheme.Education support grants but area of benefit restricted to Abingdon.Grants to voluntary organizations in Abingdon who support the needy.Relief of poverty by providing essential goods to the needy.

Grants

Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£263,711
Who it helps
children and young people and elderly people
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,127,421
Latest Expenditure
£1,191,725

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,100
Charitable Activities £221,305
Other Trading £0
Investments £892,102
Other Income £9,914

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £910,514
Raising Funds £281,211
Governance £147,127
Grants to Institutions £263,711
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,127,421
£1,191,725£910,514£25,459,075£10,431,6255 / 0
2024
£943,947
£1,264,929£1,066,894£24,545,159£9,730,0185 / 0
2023
£942,056
£1,241,075£1,049,279£23,553,711£9,145,6625 / 0
2022
£983,661
£1,092,676£733,073£23,189,344£8,950,5965 / 0
2021
£924,558
£743,015£579,691£25,789,903£10,219,4905 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon

What does Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon do?

Provision of almshouses for older people in need as defined in the Charity's Scheme.Education support grants but area of benefit restricted to Abingdon.Grants to voluntary organizations in Abingdon who support the needy.Relief of poverty by providing essential goods to the needy.

How much income did Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon report in 2025?

Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon?

Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon has a program ratio of 80.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon registered as a charity?

Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1962 as charity number 205112. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon?

Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Birks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon operate?

Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon a registered charity?

Yes — Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205112.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 June 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
205112
Charity Number
205112

Trustees

Charles Birks Chair
ANDREW JOHN SKINNER
Dr Angharad Sarah Ayrton Saunders
Also governs 1 other charity
Elio Astone
Gabriella Barody
LAURENCE Dennis KING
Also governs 1 other charity
Penelope Clover
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Dr Jennifer Brown
Sarah Hardwick
Scott Harkness
Simon Hills
Stephen William Workman

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