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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.

Grants

The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£20,760,000
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training and religious activities

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
£18,804,000
Latest Expenditure
£20,760,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,564,000
Charitable Activities £9,194,000
Other Trading £2,918,000
Investments £3,985,000
Other Income £524,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,935,000
Raising Funds £821,000
Governance £44,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,004,000

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
£18,804,000
£20,760,000£17,935,000£193,006,000£20,000,000164 / 0
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

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 2025?

The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford reported total income of £18.80m and reported expenditure of £20.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 53 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr SEAMUS PERRY. 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

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

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5021661
Charity Number
1144032

Trustees

Dr SEAMUS PERRY 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 Enoch
Dr DEREK MOULTON
DR DOMINIC CHRISTOPHER O'BRIEN MA PHD
Dr Faisal Devji
Dr GRANT IAN LAMOND
Dr Hasan Dindjer
Dr JAMES FORDER MA DPHIL
Dr James Kwan
Dr Jason Lotay
Dr JIN-CHONG TAN
Dr JOHN-PAUL GHOBRIAL
Dr Kate Crosby
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 Mike Giles
Dr NICOLA ZOE TROTT
DR ROSALIND THOMAS BA MA PHD
DR SANDRA PAOLI MA PHD
DR SEBASTIAN MORDECAI SHIMELD BSC MA PHD
Dr SIMON ANDREW SKINNER
DR SOPHIE MARNETTE MA PHD
Dr SUDHIR KUMAR HAZAREESINGH
Dr Vincent Cheval
DR WILLIAM BARFORD BSC MA PHD
HELEN GITTOS
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Goldin
Jim Mallinson
John Chu
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR ADAM SMYTH
PROFESSOR ANDRE LUKAS
PROFESSOR DERMOT MICHAEL O'HARE MA DPHIL
PROFESSOR ELENA LOMBARDI
PROFESSOR FREDDIE CHARLES HAMDY
PROFESSOR MANUELA ZACCOLO
PROFESSOR PHILIP HOWARD
PROFESSOR ROBIN CHOUDHURY
PROFESSOR Thomas Frederick Melham
RICHARD NORMAN
Sarah Thomas
Sir Hugh Charles Jonathan Godfray

Also Known As

  • Balliol College

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