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The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford

Also known as: Balliol College

In pursuit of our charitable objects to advance education, religion, learning and research within the context of the University of Oxford, we admit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on a wide variety of degree courses, facilitate research and scholarship within the academic membership of the College, and cater for an international community of learning, and maintain a chapel.

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Activities & Mission

In pursuit of our charitable objects to advance education, religion, learning and research within the context of the University of Oxford, we admit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on a wide variety of degree courses, facilitate research and scholarship within the academic membership of the College, and cater for an international community of learning, and maintain a chapel.

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
£19,437,000
Latest Expenditure
£18,925,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,434,000
Charitable Activities £9,106,000
Other Trading £2,606,000
Investments £3,337,000
Other Income £1,376,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,294,000
Raising Funds £795,000
Governance £38,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,836,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£19,437,000
£18,925,000£16,294,000£179,283,000£11,000,000159 / 0
2023
£17,281,000
£18,671,000£16,154,000£167,627,000£5,700,000156 / 0
2022
£14,254,000
£18,092,000£16,079,000£168,188,000£3,200,000156 / 0
2021
£11,764,000
£14,303,000£12,700,000£166,432,000£4,100,000155 / 0
2020
£10,384,000
£14,448,000£12,635,000£147,546,000£5,000,000156 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford

What does The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford do?

In pursuit of our charitable objects to advance education, religion, learning and research within the context of the University of Oxford, we admit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on a wide variety of degree courses, facilitate research and scholarship within the academic membership of the College, and cater for an international community of learning, and maintain a chapel.

How much income did The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford report in 2024?

The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford reported total income of £19.44m and reported expenditure of £18.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford?

The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford has a program ratio of 82.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford registered as a charity?

The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2011 as charity number 1144032. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford?

The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford is governed by a board of 49 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAME Helen Frances GHOSH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford operate?

The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144032.

Details

Address
BALLIOL COLLEGE
BROAD STREET
OXFORD
OX1 3BJ
Registration Date
28 September 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5021661
Charity Number
1144032

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Trustees

DAME Helen Frances GHOSH Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
AMANDA TILLEY
Dr ADAM EDWARD PHILIP CAULTON
Dr ADRIAN KELLY
Dr Alexander Bown
Dr Alexander Kaiserman
Dr ARMIN JOSEF HERMANN REICHOLD
Dr CORALIA CARTIS
Dr DANIEL BUTT
DR DAVID M LUCAS MA DPHIL
Dr DEREK MOULTON
DR DOMINIC CHRISTOPHER O'BRIEN MA PHD
Dr ELIZABETH KISS
Dr GRANT IAN LAMOND
Dr JAMES FORDER MA DPHIL
Dr James Kwan
Dr JIN-CHONG TAN
Dr JOHN-PAUL GHOBRIAL
Dr Katrina Davis
Dr LISA JANE WALKER
Dr MARTIN HERBERT CONWAY
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Matthew Langton
DR MATTHEW ROBINSON MA DPHIL
Dr MIGUEL BALLESTER
Dr NICOLA ZOE TROTT
DR ROSALIND THOMAS BA MA PHD
DR SANDRA PAOLI MA PHD
Dr SEAMUS PERRY
Also governs 2 other charities
DR SEBASTIAN MORDECAI SHIMELD BSC MA PHD
Dr SIMON ANDREW SKINNER
DR SOPHIE MARNETTE MA PHD
Dr SUDHIR KUMAR HAZAREESINGH
DR WILLIAM BARFORD BSC MA PHD
HELEN GITTOS
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR ADAM SMYTH
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR ANDRE LUKAS
Professor Andrew Hurrell
PROFESSOR DERMOT MICHAEL O'HARE MA DPHIL
PROFESSOR ELENA LOMBARDI
PROFESSOR FREDDIE CHARLES HAMDY
PROFESSOR JASON LOTAY
PROFESSOR MANUELA ZACCOLO
PROFESSOR PHILIP HOWARD
PROFESSOR ROBIN CHOUDHURY
PROFESSOR Thomas Frederick Melham
PROFESSOR THOMAS H NOE
RICHARD NORMAN
Sir Hugh Charles Jonathan Godfray

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Balliol College

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