The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust

Also known as: The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust Limited

To preserve for the benefit of the people of Oxfordshire and of the nation at large, whatever of the English historical, architectural and constructional heritage may exist in Oxfordshire in the form of buildings and also any garden or plant or machinery irrespective of whether it is associated with a building of particular beauty or historical, or architectural, or constructional interest.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £12,644; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

Local Authority

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£22,172

Latest Expenditure

£12,644

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 57.0%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£22,172	£12,644	0 / 10
2024	£33,843	£18,473	0 / 10
2023	£14,360	£25,884	0 / 0
2022	£32,048	£398	0 / 0
2021	£14,094	£580	0 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust

What does The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust do?

How much income did The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust report in 2025?

The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust registered as a charity?

The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 1981 as charity number 282203. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust?

The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Bretherton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust operate?

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

Is The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282203.