The Oxford House In Bethnal Green
Also known as: The Oxford House in Bethnal Green (incorporated)
Established in 1884 Oxford House is an arts and community centre in Bethnal Green. Oxford House provides (1) a community space including cafe, affordable office and hire space; (2) a creative place with classes and activities for all ages in the theatre, dance studio, gallery, chapel, and roof terrace and (3) a place to volunteer.
Activities & Mission
Established in 1884 Oxford House is an arts and community centre in Bethnal Green. Oxford House provides (1) a community space including cafe, affordable office and hire space; (2) a creative place with classes and activities for all ages in the theatre, dance studio, gallery, chapel, and roof terrace and (3) a place to volunteer.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £622,077 | £609,656 | £541,921 | £3,377,469 | £45,446 | 11 / 0 |
| 2025 | £636,852 | £575,575 | £510,537 | £3,365,048 | £75,042 | 11 / 0 |
| 2024 | £558,540 | £600,002 | £524,167 | £3,303,771 | £51,852 | 14 / 20 |
| 2023 | £528,797 | £514,673 | £456,110 | £3,345,233 | £121,553 | 13 / 50 |
| 2022 | £532,480 | £452,276 | £416,527 | £3,331,109 | £116,894 | 11 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Oxford House In Bethnal Green
What does The Oxford House In Bethnal Green do?
Established in 1884 Oxford House is an arts and community centre in Bethnal Green. Oxford House provides (1) a community space including cafe, affordable office and hire space; (2) a creative place with classes and activities for all ages in the theatre, dance studio, gallery, chapel, and roof terrace and (3) a place to volunteer.
How much income did The Oxford House In Bethnal Green report in 2026?
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green reported total income of £622k and reported expenditure of £610k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Oxford House In Bethnal Green?
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Oxford House In Bethnal Green registered as a charity?
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 1962 as charity number 208582. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Oxford House In Bethnal Green?
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Earl. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Oxford House In Bethnal Green operate?
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Oxford House In Bethnal Green a registered charity?
Yes — The Oxford House In Bethnal Green is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208582.
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Also Known As
- The Oxford House in Bethnal Green (incorporated)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated