Oac Buildings

The main purpose of the charity is to provide opportunities for young people to take part in outdoor activities.

Activities & Mission

The main purpose of the charity is to provide opportunities for young people to take part in outdoor activities.

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

Sheffield City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£705,380

Latest Expenditure

£236,200

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £579,128

Charitable Activities £116,472

Other Trading £7,148

Investments £2,632

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £232,284

Raising Funds £3,916

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Oac Grounds (organisation 1010073)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£705,380	£236,200	£232,284	£856,885	£135,151	8 / 19
2023	£189,242	£152,024				0 / 25
2022	£138,725	£114,142				0 / 24
2021	£115,223	£93,203				0 / 25
2020	£65,260	£66,864				0 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oac Buildings

What does Oac Buildings do?

The main purpose of the charity is to provide opportunities for young people to take part in outdoor activities.

How much income did Oac Buildings report in 2024?

Oac Buildings reported total income of £705k and reported expenditure of £236k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Oac Buildings?

Oac Buildings has a program ratio of 32.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Oac Buildings registered as a charity?

Oac Buildings was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1992 as charity number 1010074. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Oac Buildings?

Oac Buildings is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oac Buildings operate?

Oac Buildings operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oac Buildings a registered charity?

Yes — Oac Buildings is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010074.