The Society Of St Stephen's House
St Stephens House is an Oxford theological college training ordinands and lay students for Church of England and Anglican ministry worldwide. It offers University of Oxford and Durham Common Award qualifications, plus non-validated courses via the Edward King Centre and Institute of Sacred Music, combining rigorous theological education with practical ministry training.
Activities & Mission
St Stephens House is an Oxford theological college training ordinands and lay students for Church of England and Anglican ministry worldwide. It offers University of Oxford and Durham Common Award qualifications, plus non-validated courses via the Edward King Centre and Institute of Sacred Music, combining rigorous theological education with practical ministry training.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,577,263 | £1,971,058 | £1,726,769 | £14,277,116 | £254,585 | 25 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,811,394 | £2,031,507 | £1,873,903 | £14,663,273 | £71,501 | 24 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,430,475 | £1,711,844 | £1,581,217 | £15,874,610 | £238,826 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,239,289 | £1,607,724 | £1,493,364 | £15,881,607 | £787,646 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,018,570 | £1,378,252 | £1,324,247 | £16,426,426 | £489,574 | 23 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Society Of St Stephen's House
What does The Society Of St Stephen's House do?
St Stephens House is an Oxford theological college training ordinands and lay students for Church of England and Anglican ministry worldwide. It offers University of Oxford and Durham Common Award qualifications, plus non-validated courses via the Edward King Centre and Institute of Sacred Music, combining rigorous theological education with practical ministry training.
How much income did The Society Of St Stephen's House report in 2025?
The Society Of St Stephen's House reported total income of £1.58m and reported expenditure of £1.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society Of St Stephen's House?
The Society Of St Stephen's House has a program ratio of 109.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Society Of St Stephen's House registered as a charity?
The Society Of St Stephen's House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2018 as charity number 1177459. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Society Of St Stephen's House?
The Society Of St Stephen's House is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society Of St Stephen's House operate?
The Society Of St Stephen's House operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Society Of St Stephen's House a registered charity?
Yes — The Society Of St Stephen's House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177459.
Details
16 MARSTON STREET
OXFORD
OX4 1JX
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