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St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford

To advance learning, education and research in the arts and sciences and to provide for men and women who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees in the University or may carry out postgraduate or other special studies.

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Activities & Mission

To advance learning, education and research in the arts and sciences and to provide for men and women who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees in the University or may carry out postgraduate or other special studies.

Grants

St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£18,984,000
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£16,819,000
Latest Expenditure
£18,984,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,636,000
Charitable Activities £11,575,000
Other Trading £828,000
Investments £4,377,000
Other Income £39,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,491,000
Raising Funds £744,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £749,000

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
£16,819,000
£18,984,000£17,491,000£147,499,000£3,678,000212 / 0
2024
£17,652,000
£15,874,000£14,498,000£145,071,000£10,878,000201 / 0
2023
£18,088,000
£13,680,000£12,229,000£139,158,000£10,694,000197 / 0
2022
£15,646,000
£14,485,000£13,269,000£142,129,000£8,192,000157 / 0
2021
£10,296,000
£11,099,000£10,094,000£134,141,000£6,165,000147 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford

What does St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford do?

To advance learning, education and research in the arts and sciences and to provide for men and women who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees in the University or may carry out postgraduate or other special studies.

How much income did St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford report in 2025?

St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford reported total income of £16.82m and reported expenditure of £18.98m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford registered as a charity?

St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2011 as charity number 1143817. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford?

St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford is governed by a board of 50 trustees. The chair of trustees is Judith Pamela Kelly CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford operate?

St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143817.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 September 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5021840
Charity Number
1143817

Trustees

Judith Pamela Kelly CBE Chair
Anna Fowler
Carlotta Pavese
Charlotte Williams
Dr Amanda Power
Dr Christoph Haase
Dr DUNCAN ANDREW ROBERTSON
Dr James Edward Thomson
Dr Jessica Mary Goodman
Dr Khashayar Dominic Sharifi CBE
Dr ROBERT LEESE
Dr Thomas Adams
Inge-Marie Rossouw-Smith
Inken von Borzyskowski
Nancy Thebaut
Naomi Freud
Nicole Robb
Nomi Dave
Ole Jensen
PROFESSOR ADRIAN SMITH
PROFESSOR ALAIN GORIELY
PROFESSOR ANDREAS MUENCH
PROFESSOR ANDREW BUNKER
PROFESSOR ANDREW DICKINSON
PROFESSOR ASHOK HANDA
PROFESSOR BART VAN ES
Professor Ben Bollig
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR CHRISTOPH REISINGER
PROFESSOR DAVID GILLESPIE
PROFESSOR DAVID WOMERSLEY
Professor Eleanor Stride OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Fiona McConnell
PROFESSOR GAIA SCERIF
Professor Heidi de Wet
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Justine Pila
Professor Kirsten E Shepherd-Barr
PROFESSOR LOUISE FAWCETT DE POSADA
Professor Ludmilla Steier
PROFESSOR MARC LACKENBY
Professor Marc Mulholland
Professor Orestis Adamidis
PROFESSOR PATRICK GRANT
PROFESSOR PENELOPE ANN HANDFORD
PROFESSOR PETER IRELAND
PROFESSOR RICHARD BAILEY
PROFESSOR RICHARD BERRY
Professor Samuel Wolfe
PROFESSOR TOMMASO PIZZARI
PROFESSOR UDO OPPERMANN
Susannah Speller

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