Oakwood Education
to advance education by providing education to the local community for children and adults including e-learning,health education and sports and leisure training and activities and to promote religious harmony for the benefit of the public.
Activities & Mission
to advance education by providing education to the local community for children and adults including e-learning,health education and sports and leisure training and activities and to promote religious harmony for the benefit of the public.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £704,461 | £674,366 | £674,366 | £881,499 | £0 | 32 / 0 |
| 2023 | £685,056 | £657,466 | £657,466 | £952,669 | £64,337 | 25 / 0 |
| 2022 | £515,538 | £610,510 | £610,510 | £925,079 | £0 | 25 / 0 |
| 2021 | £533,566 | £616,644 | £616,644 | £1,020,051 | £36,213 | 28 / 0 |
| 2020 | £420,535 | £549,867 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Education
What does Oakwood Education do?
to advance education by providing education to the local community for children and adults including e-learning,health education and sports and leisure training and activities and to promote religious harmony for the benefit of the public.
How much income did Oakwood Education report in 2024?
Oakwood Education reported total income of £704k and reported expenditure of £674k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oakwood Education?
Oakwood Education has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Oakwood Education registered as a charity?
Oakwood Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2008 as charity number 1123924. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Oakwood Education?
Oakwood Education is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nadeem Butt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oakwood Education operate?
Oakwood Education operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton.
Is Oakwood Education a registered charity?
Yes — Oakwood Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123924.
Details
117 TENNYSON ROAD
LUTON
LU1 3RR
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