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Oxford Wood Recycling LTD

The charity operates a waste wood collection service and reclaims wood for re-use, to be used in themanufacture of furniture and other wooden items, and to be sold as DIY materials. Ancillary to thereclaimed material, the charity sells ironmongery, wood finishes and paint. The charity raises awarenessof and sells sustainable local hardwood, and provides education on sustainability.

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Activities & Mission

The charity operates a waste wood collection service and reclaims wood for re-use, to be used in themanufacture of furniture and other wooden items, and to be sold as DIY materials. Ancillary to thereclaimed material, the charity sells ironmongery, wood finishes and paint. The charity raises awarenessof and sells sustainable local hardwood, and provides education on sustainability.

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
£756,674
Latest Expenditure
£854,481

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% of UK Environment 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 £23,392
Charitable Activities £732,952
Other Trading £0
Investments £330
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £854,481
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,039
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£756,674
£854,481£854,481£8,295£8,29523 / 15
2023
£924,373
£923,254£923,254£106,102£106,10224 / 16
2022
£688,232
£845,892£845,892£104,983£90,24822 / 30
2021
£852,944
£749,341£749,341£262,643£111,67322 / 23
2020
£804,699
£683,061£683,061£159,040£87,08021 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Wood Recycling LTD

What does Oxford Wood Recycling LTD do?

The charity operates a waste wood collection service and reclaims wood for re-use, to be used in themanufacture of furniture and other wooden items, and to be sold as DIY materials. Ancillary to thereclaimed material, the charity sells ironmongery, wood finishes and paint. The charity raises awarenessof and sells sustainable local hardwood, and provides education on sustainability.

How much income did Oxford Wood Recycling LTD report in 2024?

Oxford Wood Recycling LTD reported total income of £757k and reported expenditure of £854k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Oxford Wood Recycling LTD?

Oxford Wood Recycling LTD has a program ratio of 112.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Oxford Wood Recycling LTD registered as a charity?

Oxford Wood Recycling LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2018 as charity number 1178214. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Oxford Wood Recycling LTD?

Oxford Wood Recycling LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andre Vaux. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Wood Recycling LTD operate?

Oxford Wood Recycling LTD operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Wood Recycling LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Wood Recycling LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178214.

Details

Address
OXFORD WOOD RECYCLING LTD
4 SUFFOLK WAY
ABINGDON
OX14 5JX
Registration Date
2 May 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5102970
Charity Number
1178214

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Trustees

Andre Vaux Chair
Alison Dunnett
Jim Fife
NICK DOWLING
Sarah Mary McGill

Sectors & Classifications

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