Ruskin College
Providing adult education, including long courses and short courses.Providing residential education for adult students in Oxford.Providing bursaries and scholarships to support students.
Activities & Mission
Providing adult education, including long courses and short courses.Providing residential education for adult students in Oxford.Providing bursaries and scholarships to support students.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 0% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,161,393 | £2,277,609 | £0 | £12,573,195 | £12,573,195 | 26 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,106,240 | £3,009,909 | £0 | £9,619,428 | £9,619,428 | 33 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,612,630 | £2,537,714 | £0 | £9,310,634 | £9,310,634 | 32 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,442,120 | £4,147,821 | £0 | £6,507,584 | £6,507,584 | 47 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,153,497 | £4,147,821 | £0 | £6,507,584 | £6,507,584 | 47 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ruskin College
What does Ruskin College do?
Providing adult education, including long courses and short courses.Providing residential education for adult students in Oxford.Providing bursaries and scholarships to support students.
How much income did Ruskin College report in 2025?
Ruskin College reported total income of £3.16m and reported expenditure of £2.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ruskin College?
Ruskin College has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ruskin College registered as a charity?
Ruskin College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1963 as charity number 309701. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Ruskin College?
Ruskin College 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 Ruskin College operate?
Ruskin College operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ruskin College a registered charity?
Yes — Ruskin College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309701.
Details
DUNSTAN ROAD
HEADINGTON
OXFORD
OX3 9BZ
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- 14 May 2026
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