Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri
The Oratory supports the religious and other charitable works carried out by the Fathers and Brothers of the Oratory, including daily religious services, with a Sunday congregation averaging about 1,000. It maintains a listed (grade II) church with free public access.
Activities & Mission
The Oratory supports the religious and other charitable works carried out by the Fathers and Brothers of the Oratory, including daily religious services, with a Sunday congregation averaging about 1,000. It maintains a listed (grade II) church with free public access.
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 51% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% 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
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 | £696,570 | £607,469 | £565,813 | £3,255,892 | £298,964 | 5 / 60 |
| 2023 | £525,095 | £528,608 | £492,226 | £3,161,027 | £216,046 | 3 / 60 |
| 2022 | £376,262 | £478,108 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2021 | £456,497 | £412,050 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2020 | £483,654 | £542,934 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri
What does Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri do?
The Oratory supports the religious and other charitable works carried out by the Fathers and Brothers of the Oratory, including daily religious services, with a Sunday congregation averaging about 1,000. It maintains a listed (grade II) church with free public access.
How much income did Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri report in 2024?
Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri reported total income of £697k and reported expenditure of £607k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri?
Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri has a program ratio of 81.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri registered as a charity?
Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1993 as charity number 1018455. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri?
Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Nicholas Edmonds-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri operate?
Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri a registered charity?
Yes — Oxford Oratory Of St Philip Neri is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1018455.
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