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Oxford Poverty Action

Also known as: Oxpat

OxPat collects money through donations, fundraising events and boxes in Oxford businesses and colleges to alleviate the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed. Run by volunteers, all income is distributed between Oxford homeless agencies chosen annually. Individual applications are considered. Administration costs are met by specific contributions from Oxford businesses.

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Activities & Mission

OxPat collects money through donations, fundraising events and boxes in Oxford businesses and colleges to alleviate the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed. Run by volunteers, all income is distributed between Oxford homeless agencies chosen annually. Individual applications are considered. Administration costs are met by specific contributions from Oxford businesses.

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

Latest Income
£78,665
Latest Expenditure
£77,496

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£78,665
£77,4960 / 5
2023
£61,546
£65,3370 / 6
2022
£56,100
£54,4590 / 5
2021
£71,815
£72,1630 / 5
2020
£64,677
£76,2820 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Poverty Action

What does Oxford Poverty Action do?

OxPat collects money through donations, fundraising events and boxes in Oxford businesses and colleges to alleviate the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed. Run by volunteers, all income is distributed between Oxford homeless agencies chosen annually. Individual applications are considered. Administration costs are met by specific contributions from Oxford businesses.

How much income did Oxford Poverty Action report in 2024?

Oxford Poverty Action reported total income of £79k and reported expenditure of £77k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Oxford Poverty Action registered as a charity?

Oxford Poverty Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1998 as charity number 1070645. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Oxford Poverty Action?

Oxford Poverty Action is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICK MULVIHILL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Poverty Action operate?

Oxford Poverty Action operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Poverty Action a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Poverty Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070645.

Details

Address
c/o The Oratory
25 Woodstock Road
Oxford
OX2 6HA
Registration Date
22 July 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3035597
Charity Number
1070645

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Trustees

PATRICK MULVIHILL Chair
DEBORAH JANE CEADEL
Kathleen Mary Huntley
Margaret Elizabeth MOVSHON
Paul Tomasz Armstrong
Rev Mary Sandra Gurr

Also Known As

  • Oxpat

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