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Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated

Also known as: Pact (parents and Children Together), Parents and Children Together (pact)

The main areas of activity are in adoption work and community projects such as Alana House for those within the criminal justice system.

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Activities & Mission

The main areas of activity are in adoption work and community projects such as Alana House for those within the criminal justice system.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,365,639
Latest Expenditure
£5,051,841

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £177,204
Charitable Activities £5,117,216
Other Trading £36,427
Investments £34,792
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,858,574
Raising Funds £193,267
Governance £110,676
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,365,639
£5,051,841£4,858,574£3,527,934£1,073,81296 / 43
2024
£4,604,726
£4,606,341£4,391,555£3,403,408£1,003,00990 / 50
2023
£4,252,707
£4,550,057£4,369,244£3,082,230£888,21492 / 37
2022
£4,332,753
£4,210,718£4,045,354£1,049,626£1,319,16090 / 37
2021
£4,260,154
£3,777,744£3,646,692£179,253£1,021,72479 / 36

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated

What does Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated do?

The main areas of activity are in adoption work and community projects such as Alana House for those within the criminal justice system.

How much income did Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated report in 2025?

Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated reported total income of £5.37m and reported expenditure of £5.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated?

Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated has a program ratio of 90.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated registered as a charity?

Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1982 as charity number 285214. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated?

Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated operate?

Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Diocesan Council For Social Work Incorporated is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285214.

Details

Address
7 Southern Court
South Street
READING
Berkshire
RG1 4QS
Registration Date
2 September 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
285214
Charity Number
285214

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Trustees

Christine Margaret Foote
Also governs 2 other charities
David Anthony Camburn
David Villa-Clarke
Also governs 1 other charity
Edgars Smatovs
Grace Roper
Kate Marguerite Anne Elliott
Margaret Ann Jones
Rev Judith Elizabeth Sumner
Wesley Cuell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Pact (parents and Children Together)
  • Parents and Children Together (pact)

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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