The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund
Also known as: Carmelite Priory - Oxford, Carmelite Priory, Oxford
The charity is a community of Discalced Carmelite Friars who live in Carmelite Community, Boars Hill Oxford. The Friars devote themselves to a life of prayer, the fruits of which they share in the form retreats, spiritual direction, book service for Carmelite literature and publishing a quarterly spiritual review.
Activities & Mission
The charity is a community of Discalced Carmelite Friars who live in Carmelite Community, Boars Hill Oxford. The Friars devote themselves to a life of prayer, the fruits of which they share in the form retreats, spiritual direction, book service for Carmelite literature and publishing a quarterly spiritual review.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £607,103 | £785,117 | £785,117 | £3,119,852 | £297,642 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,119,426 | £818,009 | £818,009 | £3,337,891 | £474,719 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £881,747 | £655,880 | £655,880 | £2,965,168 | £542,780 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £848,706 | £518,687 | £518,687 | £2,768,980 | £886,879 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £520,360 | £402,502 | £402,502 | £2,338,738 | £2,238,584 | 8 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund
What does The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund do?
The charity is a community of Discalced Carmelite Friars who live in Carmelite Community, Boars Hill Oxford. The Friars devote themselves to a life of prayer, the fruits of which they share in the form retreats, spiritual direction, book service for Carmelite literature and publishing a quarterly spiritual review.
How much income did The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund report in 2025?
The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund reported total income of £607k and reported expenditure of £785k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund?
The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund has a program ratio of 129.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund registered as a charity?
The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1962 as charity number 207738. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund?
The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund 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 The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund operate?
The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207738.
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Trustees
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Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Carmelite Priory - Oxford
- Carmelite Priory, Oxford
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated