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Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life

Also known as: Ocrpl

The Charity's object and its principal activity is that of the advancement of education in the subject of religion and in particular its contribution to public life by:a) the establishment and operation of an institute.b) promoting and conducting research and disseminating the useful results thereof.c) the promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's object and its principal activity is that of the advancement of education in the subject of religion and in particular its contribution to public life by:a) the establishment and operation of an institute.b) promoting and conducting research and disseminating the useful results thereof.c) the promotion of 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

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£412,640
Latest Expenditure
£815,080

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 83.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Society 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 £935,618
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £973
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £690,947
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,754
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £139,919

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£412,640
£815,0800 / 0
2023
£936,591
£830,866£690,947£312,713£08 / 2
2022
£886,086
£681,698£681,698£206,988£206,98820 / 0
2021
£490,146
£518,9820 / 0
2021
£364,152
£393,8360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life

What does Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life do?

The Charity's object and its principal activity is that of the advancement of education in the subject of religion and in particular its contribution to public life by:a) the establishment and operation of an institute.b) promoting and conducting research and disseminating the useful results thereof.c) the promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public

How much income did Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life report in 2024?

Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life reported total income of £413k and reported expenditure of £815k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life?

Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life has a program ratio of 73.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life registered as a charity?

Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 2010 as charity number 1139185. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life?

Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life 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 Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life operate?

Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life operates across 5 areas, including India, Kenya, South Africa and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Centre For Religion And Public Life is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139185.

Details

Address
St Johns House
5 South Parade
Summertown
OXFORD
OX2 7JL
Registration Date
23 November 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010458
Charity Number
1139185

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Trustees

Bishop Dr Joshua H K Banda
Canon Dr Christopher Michael Neville Sugden
Also governs 4 other charities
CAROLINE JULIA CHENEVIX KERSLAKE
Also governs 3 other charities
Dr Basilius Mbanze Kasera
Dr Yassir Andrew Eric
Rev Lydia Nabunya Nsaale Kitayimbwa

Sectors & Classifications

Society

Also Known As

  • Ocrpl

Data & trust

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