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The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association

Encouragement of the breeding of Oxford Down sheep; maintenance of the purity of the breed; registration of the pedigrees of Oxford Down sheep in the Flock Book which is published annually; organisation of shows and sales of Oxford Down sheep across the UK; promotion of the Oxford Down breed at agricultural events; provision of a website to make information about the breed widely available.

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Activities & Mission

Encouragement of the breeding of Oxford Down sheep; maintenance of the purity of the breed; registration of the pedigrees of Oxford Down sheep in the Flock Book which is published annually; organisation of shows and sales of Oxford Down sheep across the UK; promotion of the Oxford Down breed at agricultural events; provision of a website to make information about the breed widely available.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,390
Latest Expenditure
£11,131

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£11,390
£11,1310 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association

What does The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association do?

Encouragement of the breeding of Oxford Down sheep; maintenance of the purity of the breed; registration of the pedigrees of Oxford Down sheep in the Flock Book which is published annually; organisation of shows and sales of Oxford Down sheep across the UK; promotion of the Oxford Down breed at agricultural events; provision of a website to make information about the breed widely available.

How much income did The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association report in 2025?

The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association registered as a charity?

The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1993 as charity number 1029168. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association?

The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is James William Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association operate?

The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029168.

Details

Address
36 Welford Road
Husbands Bosworth
LUTTERWORTH
Leicestershire
LE17 6JX
Registration Date
24 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1029168
Charity Number
1029168

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Trustees

James William Brown Chair
Andrew Amor
Holly Plante
Jack Richardson
James Porter
Kevin Milne
Lesley Parry
Lisa Dorman
Michael Blackwell
MR A W RUTHERFORD
MR M G JOHNSON
MR O T JONES
MR P R QUICK
Paul Dunnings
Philip Blatchford

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