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Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society

The operation of a Sanctuary for unwanted and stray animals of all kinds to be received at all times, to find good permanant homes for such animals, or if unsuccessful, to keep them in the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives so long as is practicable to do so.

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Activities & Mission

The operation of a Sanctuary for unwanted and stray animals of all kinds to be received at all times, to find good permanant homes for such animals, or if unsuccessful, to keep them in the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives so long as is practicable to do so.

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
£1,757,045
Latest Expenditure
£1,328,579

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 424). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 44.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Housing 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 £1,224,366
Charitable Activities £111,195
Other Trading £377,003
Investments £44,481
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £970,313
Raising Funds £358,266
Governance £230,349
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
£1,757,045
£1,328,579£970,313£3,109,453£3,103,79926 / 95
2024
£1,696,565
£1,304,985£938,739£2,629,997£2,623,52228 / 95
2023
£1,277,788
£1,165,552£818,656£2,157,824£2,150,38227 / 70
2022
£1,011,680
£1,030,113£714,955£2,041,483£2,033,90426 / 70
2021
£849,479
£949,307£693,837£2,173,211£2,164,29526 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society

What does Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society do?

The operation of a Sanctuary for unwanted and stray animals of all kinds to be received at all times, to find good permanant homes for such animals, or if unsuccessful, to keep them in the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives so long as is practicable to do so.

How much income did Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society report in 2025?

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society?

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society has a program ratio of 55.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 424 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society registered as a charity?

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1968 as charity number 254642. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society?

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society operate?

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society a registered charity?

Yes — Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254642.

Details

Address
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
The Village Green
Watlington Road
Stadhampton
Oxon
OX44 7UB
Registration Date
17 January 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
254642
Charity Number
254642

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Trustees

Carol Dawson
CHARLES MCCREEDY
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ANDREWS
Gary Parkinson
Julie Parkin-Morse
Margaret Rose Herring

Sectors & Classifications

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