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The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust

Also known as: Mtst

To promote and advance education at the University of Oxford, and in particular at Somerville College, providing financial support to outstanding students from all over the world and supporting academic posts and other initiative which help nurture the talents of these students.

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Activities & Mission

To promote and advance education at the University of Oxford, and in particular at Somerville College, providing financial support to outstanding students from all over the world and supporting academic posts and other initiative which help nurture the talents of these 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£857,922
Latest Expenditure
£817,621

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £389,389
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £468,533
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £817,621
Raising Funds £0
Governance £126,662
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£857,922
£817,621£817,621£12,042,960£242,5321 / 0
2024
£689,670
£737,387£737,387£11,243,723£189,4441 / 0
2023
£642,634
£725,664£725,664£10,798,387£226,8051 / 0
2022
£541,773
£629,453£523,829£11,456,495£309,8351 / 0
2021
£511,659
£519,226£373,257£11,682,780£969,5151 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust

What does The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust do?

To promote and advance education at the University of Oxford, and in particular at Somerville College, providing financial support to outstanding students from all over the world and supporting academic posts and other initiative which help nurture the talents of these students.

How much income did The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust report in 2025?

The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust reported total income of £858k and reported expenditure of £818k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust registered as a charity?

The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2013 as charity number 1154547. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust?

The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust 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 The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust operate?

The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154547.

Details

Address
SOMERVILLE COLLEGE
WOODSTOCK ROAD
OXFORD
OX2 6HD
Registration Date
11 November 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039537
Charity Number
1154547

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Trustees

ANDREW PARKER
Also governs 1 other charity
Catherine Royle
Also governs 1 other charity
CLARA ELIZABETH MARY FREEMAN OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Lord Stephen Sherbourne
Professor Almut Suerbaum
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Dan Ciubotaru
Professor Stephen Weatherill

Also Known As

  • Mtst

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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