Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies

Also known as: Oxford Centre for Post-Graduate Hebrew Studies

The advancement of research and education in the field of Hebrew and Jewish Studies

Activities & Mission

The advancement of research and education in the field of Hebrew and Jewish Studies

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

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£816,348

Latest Expenditure

£1,223,835

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 136.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Religion 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 £253,780

Charitable Activities £148,951

Other Trading £0

Investments £388,941

Other Income £24,676

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,110,488

Raising Funds £113,347

Governance £51,191

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 2025.

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 2017 — David Hyman Charitable Trust (organisation 274072)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£816,348	£1,223,835	£1,110,488	£12,163,342	£394,145	10 / 0
2024	£714,994	£1,193,865	£1,084,183	£12,785,247	£1,186,096	9 / 10
2023	£891,823	£1,404,976	£1,279,203	£12,935,639	£313,558	10 / 0
2022	£1,461,631	£1,441,112	£1,322,334	£14,837,876	£469,306	10 / 0
2021	£609,610	£1,065,249	£947,861	£15,577,066	£241,303	9 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies

What does Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies do?

The advancement of research and education in the field of Hebrew and Jewish Studies

How much income did Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies report in 2025?

Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies reported total income of £816k and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies?

Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies has a program ratio of 136.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies registered as a charity?

Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1973 as charity number 309720. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies?

Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies operate?

Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309720.