The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education
Also known as: Oia/ Oiahe
Provides independent (free) review scheme for HE students in England/Wales. Deals with complaints from individual students after exhaustion of internal procedures of the HE provider. Where complaints found justified, recommendations for remedy are made and compliance monitored. Also publishes good practice guidance and runs not for profit learning events for HE providers and students' unions.
Activities & Mission
Provides independent (free) review scheme for HE students in England/Wales. Deals with complaints from individual students after exhaustion of internal procedures of the HE provider. Where complaints found justified, recommendations for remedy are made and compliance monitored. Also publishes good practice guidance and runs not for profit learning events for HE providers and students' unions.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,443,978 | £7,563,029 | £7,563,029 | £3,330,818 | £3,330,818 | 101 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,345,462 | £7,198,964 | £7,198,964 | £2,449,869 | £2,449,869 | 100 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,621,295 | £6,569,155 | £6,569,155 | -£2,483,595 | £2,303,371 | 99 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,151,764 | £8,779,968 | £8,779,968 | -£2,535,735 | £2,222,062 | 98 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,881,182 | £5,657,374 | £5,657,374 | £92,469 | £1,844,380 | 90 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education
What does The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education do?
Provides independent (free) review scheme for HE students in England/Wales. Deals with complaints from individual students after exhaustion of internal procedures of the HE provider. Where complaints found justified, recommendations for remedy are made and compliance monitored. Also publishes good practice guidance and runs not for profit learning events for HE providers and students' unions.
How much income did The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education report in 2024?
The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education reported total income of £8.44m and reported expenditure of £7.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education?
The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education registered as a charity?
The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2011 as charity number 1141289. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education?
The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simongnette Scavazza. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education operate?
The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education a registered charity?
Yes — The Office Of The Independent Adjudicator For Higher Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141289.
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- 14 May 2026
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