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The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College

To provide for members of the University of Oxford the protection and training of an academic house.

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Activities & Mission

To provide for members of the University of Oxford the protection and training of an academic house.

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
£20,020,000
Latest Expenditure
£18,414,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,317,000
Charitable Activities £8,569,000
Other Trading £566,000
Investments £3,474,000
Other Income £94,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,890,000
Raising Funds £1,340,000
Governance £179,000
Grants to Institutions £400
Other Expenditure £184,000

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
£20,020,000
£18,414,000£16,890,000£247,545,000£136,616,000290 / 0
2024
£17,555,393
£15,663,218£14,513,541£237,906,093£136,657,141286 / 0
2023
£16,343,666
£17,148,105£16,073,426£227,862,065£134,387,893261 / 0
2022
£13,604,000
£17,079,000£15,999,000£232,950,000£136,069,000209 / 0
2021
£12,109,000
£14,248,000£13,175,000£237,962,000£140,026,000214 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College

What does The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College do?

To provide for members of the University of Oxford the protection and training of an academic house.

How much income did The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College report in 2025?

The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College reported total income of £20.02m and reported expenditure of £18.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College registered as a charity?

The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2010 as charity number 1139440. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College?

The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College is governed by a board of 45 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College operate?

The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College a registered charity?

Yes — The Principal And Fellows Of Somerville College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139440.

Details

Address
SOMERVILLE COLLEGE
WOODSTOCK ROAD
OXFORD
OX2 6HD
Registration Date
22 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042660
Charity Number
1139440

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Trustees

Anastasia Ignatieva
ANDREW PARKER
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ANNIE SUTHERLAND
Catherine Royle
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Charlotte Potts
Colin Phillips
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Dr BEATE DIGNAS
Dr BENJAMIN THOMPSON MA PHD
Dr DANIEL ANTHONY
Dr Faridah Zaman
Dr Francesca Arduini
Dr Francesca Southerden
Dr JONATHAN BURTON
Dr JULIE DICKSON
Dr LUKE PITCHER BA MA MST
Dr Markos Koumaditis
Dr MICHAEL HAYWARD
Dr NATALIA MAGDALENA NOWAKOWSKA
Dr PHILIP WEST
Dr Samantha Dieckmann
Dr SIMON KEMP
Dr Steve Rayner
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Dr Thaddeus Komacek
Iyiola Solanke
Konstantina Vogiatzaki
Professor Almut Suerbaum
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PROFESSOR CHARLES SPENCE PHD
Professor Christopher Hare
Professor Dale Dorsey
Professor Damian Tyler
Professor Dan Ciubotaru
Professor Elena Seiradake
Professor Emily Flashman
PROFESSOR FIONA STAFFORD SPARKES FRSE
Professor Karen Nielsen
PROFESSOR LOIS MCNAY
Professor Louise Mycock
Professor Michelle Jackson
Professor Owens Patricia
Professor Renaud Lambiotte
Professor Robin Klemm
PROFESSOR STEPHEN ROBERTS
Professor Steven Simon
Sara Kalim
Sarah Butler

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