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Great Oaks Charitable Trust

The charity, commonly known as Great Oaks College, is established to provide extended educational opportunities to young adults who have learning difficulties in West London. Our educational programmes are designed to prepare students for active lives, increasing the opportunities available to them through increased independence.

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Activities & Mission

The charity, commonly known as Great Oaks College, is established to provide extended educational opportunities to young adults who have learning difficulties in West London. Our educational programmes are designed to prepare students for active lives, increasing the opportunities available to them through increased independence.

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
£6,622,261
Latest Expenditure
£5,258,657

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £323,138
Charitable Activities £6,179,751
Other Trading £75,651
Investments £43,721
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,840,430
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £418,227

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
£6,622,261
£5,258,657£4,840,430£5,574,882£3,389,14788 / 0
2024
£5,714,761
£4,715,098£4,380,370£4,211,278£4,211,27886 / 0
2023
£5,080,511
£3,822,846£3,440,288£3,211,615£3,211,61580 / 0
2022
£3,621,191
£3,115,259£3,115,259£1,953,950£1,953,95077 / 0
2021
£3,060,250
£2,242,995£2,242,995£1,448,018£1,448,01838 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Great Oaks Charitable Trust

What does Great Oaks Charitable Trust do?

The charity, commonly known as Great Oaks College, is established to provide extended educational opportunities to young adults who have learning difficulties in West London. Our educational programmes are designed to prepare students for active lives, increasing the opportunities available to them through increased independence.

How much income did Great Oaks Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Great Oaks Charitable Trust reported total income of £6.62m and reported expenditure of £5.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Great Oaks Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Great Oaks Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2020 as charity number 1188094. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Great Oaks Charitable Trust?

Great Oaks Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Killian O'Sullivan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Great Oaks Charitable Trust operate?

Great Oaks Charitable Trust operates in Hounslow, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Great Oaks Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Great Oaks Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188094.

Details

Address
Great Oaks College
91-93 Windmill Road
Sunbury-on-Thames
TW16 7EF
Registration Date
20 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5150830
Charity Number
1188094

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Trustees

Killian O'Sullivan Chair
Camilla Thompsell
Harvinder Nandhra
Robert Alexander
Shaminder Kaur Rayatt
Timothy Brennan

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30 July 2026
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