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The Thomas Gifford Trust

The Trust owns and operates the Charlbury Community Centre, which includes a large sports hall, a cafe and a multi-purpose space, and provides facilities for a public library operated by Oxfordshire County Council. The Trust also maintains The Playing Close for the benefit of the residents of Charlbury.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust owns and operates the Charlbury Community Centre, which includes a large sports hall, a cafe and a multi-purpose space, and provides facilities for a public library operated by Oxfordshire County Council. The Trust also maintains The Playing Close for the benefit of the residents of Charlbury.

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
£257,119
Latest Expenditure
£229,453

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 89.2%
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
£257,119
£229,4530 / 20
2024
£244,879
£184,0170 / 20
2023
£212,163
£179,4270 / 40
2022
£201,171
£143,2430 / 30
2021
£168,350
£118,0690 / 200

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Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Gifford Trust

What does The Thomas Gifford Trust do?

The Trust owns and operates the Charlbury Community Centre, which includes a large sports hall, a cafe and a multi-purpose space, and provides facilities for a public library operated by Oxfordshire County Council. The Trust also maintains The Playing Close for the benefit of the residents of Charlbury.

How much income did The Thomas Gifford Trust report in 2025?

The Thomas Gifford Trust reported total income of £257k and reported expenditure of £229k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Thomas Gifford Trust registered as a charity?

The Thomas Gifford Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2014 as charity number 1155669. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Thomas Gifford Trust?

The Thomas Gifford Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER DAVID CHARLES POTTS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Thomas Gifford Trust operate?

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

Is The Thomas Gifford Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Thomas Gifford Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155669.

Details

Address
Charlbury Community Centre
Spendlove Centre
Enstone Road
Charlbury
Oxfordshire
OX7 3PQ
Registration Date
6 February 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044070
Charity Number
1155669

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER DAVID CHARLES POTTS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Arne Kuehl
Ashley Beighton
Catherine Darya Ball
James Thomas Holah
John Paul Cregan
Kim Harrison
Matthew Roy Alexander Scott
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Michael Doyle
Steven Brannan Fairhurst Jones
Stuart Robin Scott Duff

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