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Oxfordshire Science Festival

Also known as: Oxscifest or Osf

IF OXFORD (OXFORDSHIRE SCIENCE FESTIVAL) AIMS TO ENGAGE AND ENTHUSE PEOPLE ABOUT SCIENCE AND CULTURE BY OFFERING ACCESSIBLE, CREATIVE AND RELEVANT ACTIVITIES TO THE BROADEST POSSIBLE RANGE OF PEOPLE. THE PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE, WITH OR WITHOUT A BACKGROUND IN SCIENCE, TO BUILD SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, HAVE FUN AND PERHAPS EXPLORE A TOPIC THAT IS IMPORTANT TO, OR NEW TO THEM.

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Activities & Mission

IF OXFORD (OXFORDSHIRE SCIENCE FESTIVAL) AIMS TO ENGAGE AND ENTHUSE PEOPLE ABOUT SCIENCE AND CULTURE BY OFFERING ACCESSIBLE, CREATIVE AND RELEVANT ACTIVITIES TO THE BROADEST POSSIBLE RANGE OF PEOPLE. THE PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE, WITH OR WITHOUT A BACKGROUND IN SCIENCE, TO BUILD SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, HAVE FUN AND PERHAPS EXPLORE A TOPIC THAT IS IMPORTANT TO, OR NEW TO THEM.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£143,973
Latest Expenditure
£146,365

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.7%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£143,973
£146,3650 / 29
2024
£166,676
£165,6710 / 30
2023
£146,318
£145,6490 / 30
2022
£140,223
£191,2020 / 45
2021
£248,470
£212,0830 / 32

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Frequently asked questions about Oxfordshire Science Festival

What does Oxfordshire Science Festival do?

IF OXFORD (OXFORDSHIRE SCIENCE FESTIVAL) AIMS TO ENGAGE AND ENTHUSE PEOPLE ABOUT SCIENCE AND CULTURE BY OFFERING ACCESSIBLE, CREATIVE AND RELEVANT ACTIVITIES TO THE BROADEST POSSIBLE RANGE OF PEOPLE. THE PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE, WITH OR WITHOUT A BACKGROUND IN SCIENCE, TO BUILD SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, HAVE FUN AND PERHAPS EXPLORE A TOPIC THAT IS IMPORTANT TO, OR NEW TO THEM.

How much income did Oxfordshire Science Festival report in 2025?

Oxfordshire Science Festival reported total income of £144k and reported expenditure of £146k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Oxfordshire Science Festival registered as a charity?

Oxfordshire Science Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 2013 as charity number 1151361. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Oxfordshire Science Festival?

Oxfordshire Science Festival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxfordshire Science Festival operate?

Oxfordshire Science Festival operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxfordshire Science Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Oxfordshire Science Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151361.

Details

Address
c/o Mercer Lewin, 6-7 Citibase
New Barclay House
234 Botley Road
OXFORD
OX2 0HP
Registration Date
25 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5034534
Charity Number
1151361

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Trustees

Dr Claire Cockcroft
Dr Ian Thompson
Dr Sarah Jane Macnaughton
Nia Caroline John
Professor David Pyle
Samuel Mansell
Tim Hart

Also Known As

  • Oxscifest or Osf

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