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The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford

Also known as: Magdalen College Oxford

a) To further study, learning, education & research and to be a College within the Univ of Oxford wherein men and women may carry out advanced study & researchb) To provide for public worship through the provision, support & maintenance of a Chapel & Choirc) Insofar as it is not incompatible with (a) and (b), advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science for the benefit of the public.

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Activities & Mission

a) To further study, learning, education & research and to be a College within the Univ of Oxford wherein men and women may carry out advanced study & researchb) To provide for public worship through the provision, support & maintenance of a Chapel & Choirc) Insofar as it is not incompatible with (a) and (b), advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science for the benefit of the public.

Grants

The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£272,000
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£53,455,000
Latest Expenditure
£45,721,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 39.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 46.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 54.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,077,000
Charitable Activities £9,592,000
Other Trading £1,185,000
Investments £32,824,000
Other Income £89,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £21,037,000
Raising Funds £24,684,000
Governance £76,000
Grants to Institutions £272,000
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
£53,455,000
£45,721,000£21,037,000£847,299,000£5,813,000421 / 0
2024
£45,627,000
£40,205,000£16,547,000£783,208,000£12,852,000379 / 0
2023
£42,200,000
£38,310,000£16,294,000£787,594,000£8,318,000373 / 0
2022
£29,556,000
£30,089,000£18,340,000£749,081,000£5,201,000374 / 0
2021
£20,304,000
£21,495,000£14,908,000£667,715,000£2,852,000197 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford

What does The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford do?

a) To further study, learning, education & research and to be a College within the Univ of Oxford wherein men and women may carry out advanced study & researchb) To provide for public worship through the provision, support & maintenance of a Chapel & Choirc) Insofar as it is not incompatible with (a) and (b), advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science for the benefit of the public.

How much income did The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford report in 2025?

The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford reported total income of £53.45m and reported expenditure of £45.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford registered as a charity?

The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2011 as charity number 1142149. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford?

The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford is governed by a board of 65 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dinah Rose. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford operate?

The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — The College Of St Mary Magdalen In The University Of Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142149.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 May 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3994491
Charity Number
1142149

Trustees

Dinah Rose Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Albert Edward Ray
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr ALEXY KARENOWSKA
Dr ALFONSO MORENO
Dr Barnabus Janzer
Dr Christian Drerup
Dr Eunyoung Chae
Dr Gillian Woods
Dr Ioannis Eleftheriadis
Dr Irene Bavuso
Dr Itamar Toussia Cohen
Dr Kristen Pearson
Dr Kutay Onayli
Dr MARK POBJOY
Dr Teresa Libushe Maria Thurston
Dr Yevheniia Kholina
MARK WILLIAMS
PROF ADRIAN HILL
PROF ARZHANG ARDAVAN
Prof AVI LIFSCHITZ
Prof Bernhard Salow
PROF CHRISTIAN LEITMEIR
Prof Christian Rupprecht
PROF CHRISTOPHER GARLAND
PROF CONSTANTIN COUSSIOS
Prof Daniel Freeman
PROF GERO MIESENBOECK
PROF HARVEY WHITEHOUSE
PROF JAN KRISTENSEN
Prof JENNIFER CASTLE
Prof Jeremias Adams-Prassl
PROF JOHN GREGG
Prof Jordan Stanley English
PROF JULIEN BERESTYCKI
PROF Lars Ostergaard
Prof Laura Swift
PROF LUCY BOWES
PROF MARTIN BRIDSON
Prof Michael Neidig
PROF NICHOLAS STARGARDT
Prof OFRA MAGIDOR
Prof Pascal Menoret
Prof Paul Billingham
PROF PAUL ELBOURNE
Prof Raphaele Garrod
Prof Richard Cornall
PROF ROBERT DOUGLAS-FAIRHURST
PROF ROBIN CLEVELAND
Also governs 1 other charity
PROF RODERICK BAGSHAW
Prof Rosa Vidal Doval
PROF SIAN POOLEY
PROF SIMON HOROBIN
PROF STEPHEN GOODWIN
PROF STUART MACKENZIE
Prof THOMAS NORMAN
PROF ZHONG YOU
Professor Alison Etheridge OBE FRS
Professor Giles Barr
Professor Katharine Grevling
Professor Laura Fortunato
Professor Simon Ashley Gilson
Professor Timothy Donohoe
Scott Williamson
Sean Francis Rainey
Yong Shen
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Magdalen College Oxford

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