Oxford Head Injury Services
Also known as: Headway Oxfordshire, Hwo
Oxford Head Injury Services offers information, guidance, and practical support to anyone affected by brain injury, including stroke. We support individuals, families, and carers. Our Activity and Rehabilitation Centre (The ARC) provides tailored programmes that include social activities, Speech Therapy, Personel training and Physiotherapy. We also deliver community support across Oxfordshire.
Activities & Mission
Oxford Head Injury Services offers information, guidance, and practical support to anyone affected by brain injury, including stroke. We support individuals, families, and carers. Our Activity and Rehabilitation Centre (The ARC) provides tailored programmes that include social activities, Speech Therapy, Personel training and Physiotherapy. We also deliver community support across Oxfordshire.
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 58% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Health 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £407,409 | £581,621 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2024 | £329,197 | £501,054 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £488,530 | £447,628 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £502,074 | £468,850 | £461,012 | £1,084,777 | £264,277 | 12 / 14 |
| 2021 | £696,828 | £526,981 | £524,642 | £1,051,553 | £83,815 | 10 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oxford Head Injury Services
What does Oxford Head Injury Services do?
Oxford Head Injury Services offers information, guidance, and practical support to anyone affected by brain injury, including stroke. We support individuals, families, and carers. Our Activity and Rehabilitation Centre (The ARC) provides tailored programmes that include social activities, Speech Therapy, Personel training and Physiotherapy. We also deliver community support across Oxfordshire.
How much income did Oxford Head Injury Services report in 2025?
Oxford Head Injury Services reported total income of £407k and reported expenditure of £582k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oxford Head Injury Services?
Oxford Head Injury Services has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Oxford Head Injury Services registered as a charity?
Oxford Head Injury Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2014 as charity number 1156538. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Oxford Head Injury Services?
Oxford Head Injury Services is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Balinski. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oxford Head Injury Services operate?
Oxford Head Injury Services operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Oxford Head Injury Services a registered charity?
Yes — Oxford Head Injury Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156538.
Details
4 BAGLEY WOOD ROAD
KENNINGTON
OXFORD
OX1 5PL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Headway Oxfordshire
- Hwo
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated