The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford

Also known as: The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker

The CIO provides a parish of the Orthodox Church serving a community which comes from Oxford and its environs but also from further afield. It provides Liturgical services, catechetical instruction and pastoral care to its parishioners and to all who seek this. It also strives to assist those in need in practical ways

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Activities & Mission

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

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£193,699

Latest Expenditure

£129,567

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £477,738

Charitable Activities £88,542

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,085

Other Income £3,080

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £186,931

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Workmen's Hall Fund (organisation 234120)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£193,699	£129,567				0 / 30
2024	£150,298	£89,207				0 / 20
2023	£572,445	£186,931	£186,931	£2,692,340	£2,692,340	0 / 20
2022	£186,064	£82,444				0 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford

What does The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford do?

How much income did The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford report in 2025?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford reported total income of £194k and reported expenditure of £130k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford registered as a charity?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2021 as charity number 1194371. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICHOLAS GRAHAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford operate?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — The Orthodox Parish Of St Nicholas, Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194371.