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The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery

Organising an annual two day conference at an Oxford college to present and discuss papers on food and cookery. The event is open to anyone with an interest in the broad spectrum of food studies. The papers given at the event are published. More details are available from the website.

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Activities & Mission

Organising an annual two day conference at an Oxford college to present and discuss papers on food and cookery. The event is open to anyone with an interest in the broad spectrum of food studies. The papers given at the event are published. More details are available from the website.

Grants

The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£123,273
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£124,054
Latest Expenditure
£123,273

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 99.4%
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
£124,054
£123,2730 / 2
2024
£113,301
£105,2630 / 2
2023
£104,274
£98,1000 / 2
2022
£93,432
£75,5320 / 0
2021
£52,161
£62,8960 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery

What does The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery do?

Organising an annual two day conference at an Oxford college to present and discuss papers on food and cookery. The event is open to anyone with an interest in the broad spectrum of food studies. The papers given at the event are published. More details are available from the website.

How much income did The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery report in 2025?

The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery reported total income of £124k and reported expenditure of £123k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery registered as a charity?

The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 2003 as charity number 1100956. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery?

The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Warren Shepro. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery operate?

The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery a registered charity?

Yes — The Oxford Symposium On Food And Cookery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100956.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 December 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001527
Charity Number
1100956

Trustees

Richard Warren Shepro Chair
Birgitte Kampmann
Cameron Stauch
Carolyn Elizabeth Steel
Cathy Kaufman
Christopher Grocock
Dr Elaine Mahon
Dr Scott Alves Barton
Jane Levi
Kenneth Bruce Albala
Naomi Hilary Duguid
Priya Mani
Professor Janet Beizer
Professor Mark Bradford McWilliams
Voltaire Cang

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