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The Oxford Trust

The Trust aims to encourage the study, application and communication of science, technology and engineering. It does this through a programme of activities, projects and events that support the teaching of science and technology in primary and secondary schools, stimulate and facilitate public engagement with science and assist the growth of technology businesses in Oxfordshire.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust aims to encourage the study, application and communication of science, technology and engineering. It does this through a programme of activities, projects and events that support the teaching of science and technology in primary and secondary schools, stimulate and facilitate public engagement with science and assist the growth of technology businesses in Oxfordshire.

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
£3,886,682
Latest Expenditure
£3,517,595

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Education 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 £141,545
Charitable Activities £3,299,075
Other Trading £0
Investments £446,062
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,477,291
Raising Funds £40,304
Governance £12,850
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,886,682
£3,517,595£3,477,291£23,388,273£11,456,21627 / 25
2024
£3,338,897
£3,358,874£3,300,293£14,988,916£473,37127 / 25
2023
£3,242,855
£2,932,416£2,904,068£14,883,066£272,81525 / 25
2022
£2,827,503
£2,453,640£2,425,307£14,575,877£200,29223 / 25
2021
£1,791,604
£1,866,500£1,825,224£14,195,706£14,124,96118 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oxford Trust

What does The Oxford Trust do?

The Trust aims to encourage the study, application and communication of science, technology and engineering. It does this through a programme of activities, projects and events that support the teaching of science and technology in primary and secondary schools, stimulate and facilitate public engagement with science and assist the growth of technology businesses in Oxfordshire.

How much income did The Oxford Trust report in 2025?

The Oxford Trust reported total income of £3.89m and reported expenditure of £3.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Oxford Trust?

The Oxford Trust has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Oxford Trust registered as a charity?

The Oxford Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 1985 as charity number 292664. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The Oxford Trust?

The Oxford Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR Jean-Marc Boyle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oxford Trust operate?

The Oxford Trust operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Oxford Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Oxford Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292664.

Details

Address
The Wood Centre For Innovation
Stansfeld Park
Quarry Road
Headington
OXFORD
OX3 8SB
Registration Date
27 November 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292664
Charity Number
292664

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Trustees

DR Jean-Marc Boyle Chair
Ceris Lynne Pebworth
David Johnathan Flint
Dr Emily Venetta Howman
Geoffrey Carr
Imam Monawar Hussain MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Judith Bennett
Lillian Elizabeth Elsner
Megan Mai Morys-Carter
Nicola McConville
PROFESSOR ALISTAIR DAVID FITT
Professor Julia Alison Noble
Also governs 2 other charities
Tatiana Grudskaya

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