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The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies

Also known as: O C M S

To provide the resources for international scholars to prepare to advanced degrees in missiology and related topics.To gather, publish and disseminate literature on mission and theological topics.To coordinate study and research amongst those engaged in mission at international, national and local levels.

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Activities & Mission

To provide the resources for international scholars to prepare to advanced degrees in missiology and related topics.To gather, publish and disseminate literature on mission and theological topics.To coordinate study and research amongst those engaged in mission at international, national and local levels.

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
£1,396,426
Latest Expenditure
£1,112,240

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £770,111
Charitable Activities £601,478
Other Trading £2,925
Investments £21,912
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,071,358
Raising Funds £40,882
Governance £18,569
Grants to Institutions £240
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
£1,396,426
£1,112,240£1,071,358£2,350,263£350,78916 / 5
2024
£1,251,947
£1,140,835£1,136,595£2,066,077£367,48213 / 5
2023
£1,136,719
£1,276,358£1,276,358£1,954,965£302,55913 / 5
2022
£1,345,897
£1,064,730£1,064,730£2,094,604£497,48711 / 5
2021
£1,303,163
£1,006,320£1,006,320£1,813,437£485,04714 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies

What does The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies do?

To provide the resources for international scholars to prepare to advanced degrees in missiology and related topics.To gather, publish and disseminate literature on mission and theological topics.To coordinate study and research amongst those engaged in mission at international, national and local levels.

How much income did The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies report in 2025?

The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies?

The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies has a program ratio of 76.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies registered as a charity?

The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 1984 as charity number 290112. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies?

The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies operate?

The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies a registered charity?

Yes — The Oxford Centre For Mission Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290112.

Details

Address
St. Philip & St. James Church
Woodstock Road
OXFORD
OX2 6HR
Registration Date
17 September 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290112
Charity Number
290112

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Trustees

Dr David Musiande Kasali
Dr Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Ian William Hilary Smith
Ivan Morris Satyavrata
Jane Ellen Diggs Overstreet
John Colin Heyward
Also governs 1 other charity
Nigel Roy Cotton
Rev Hong-Joo Kim
Sophie Van Houtryve

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • O C M S

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