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The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford

Also known as: Merton College

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING THROUGH PROVISION OF TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 600 RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE ENGAGED ON A COURSE OF STUDIES LEADING TO THE AWARD OF A DEGREE IN THE UNIVERISTY OF OXFORD AND THROUGH THE APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OF FELLOWS AND ACADEMIC STAFF WHO ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN RESEARCH

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Activities & Mission

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING THROUGH PROVISION OF TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 600 RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE ENGAGED ON A COURSE OF STUDIES LEADING TO THE AWARD OF A DEGREE IN THE UNIVERISTY OF OXFORD AND THROUGH THE APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OF FELLOWS AND ACADEMIC STAFF WHO ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN RESEARCH

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
£20,350,000
Latest Expenditure
£23,996,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,279,000
Charitable Activities £7,386,000
Other Trading £654,000
Investments £8,478,000
Other Income £553,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,449,000
Raising Funds £3,547,000
Governance £3,077,000
Grants to Institutions £153,000
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
£20,350,000
£23,996,000£20,449,000£419,586,000£5,724,000153 / 0
2024
£21,160,000
£21,855,000£18,058,000£407,549,000£7,796,000155 / 0
2023
£19,304,000
£19,047,000£16,165,000£358,061,000£8,425,000153 / 0
2022
£15,112,000
£18,981,000£16,011,000£363,494,000£8,225,000138 / 0
2021
£13,847,000
£16,969,000£14,822,000£339,597,000£6,874,000132 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford

What does The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford do?

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING THROUGH PROVISION OF TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 600 RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE ENGAGED ON A COURSE OF STUDIES LEADING TO THE AWARD OF A DEGREE IN THE UNIVERISTY OF OXFORD AND THROUGH THE APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OF FELLOWS AND ACADEMIC STAFF WHO ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN RESEARCH

How much income did The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford report in 2025?

The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford reported total income of £20.35m and reported expenditure of £24.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford?

The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford has a program ratio of 100.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford registered as a charity?

The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2010 as charity number 1139022. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford?

The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford is governed by a board of 53 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford operate?

The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — The Warden And Scholars Of The House Or College Of Scholars Of Merton In The University Of Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139022.

Details

Address
MERTON COLLEGE
MERTON STREET
OXFORD
OX1 4JD
Registration Date
15 November 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045719
Charity Number
1139022

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Trustees

ANDREW MACKIE
CHARLES ALAN HEATHCOTE ALEXANDER
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Alice Brooke
Dr Andres Bustamante
Dr Bassel Tarbush
Dr Gabrielle Messeder
Dr Jane Gover
Dr Jennifer Altehenger
Dr JULIA CAROLINE WALWORTH
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Kate Blackmon
Dr Katharina Friege
Dr Lindsay Baker
Dr Matthew Grimley
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Raz Slutsky
Dr Rory Gregson
Dr Sumali Bajaj
Dr Ted Tregear
FRA' JOHN EIDINOW
Mark Coote
PROF DAVID PATERSON
Prof Radek Erban
Prof. Daniel MacGregor Grimley
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor ALAN BARR
PROFESSOR ALAN MORRISON
Professor ALEXANDER SCHEKOCHIHIN
PROFESSOR ALEXANDER SCOTT
PROFESSOR ARTUR EKERT
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Ehud Hrushovski
Professor Helen Small
PROFESSOR HUGH WATKINS
Professor IAN MACLACHLAN
PROFESSOR IRENE LEMOS
Professor James Newton
Professor JONATHAN RALPH WARBURG PRAG
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Julian Knight
Professor Lorna Hutson
Professor Madhavi Krishnan
Professor Matthew Higgins
Professor MICHAEL WHITWORTH
Professor Naomi Waltham-Smith
Professor PATRICIA THORNTON
Professor Paul McGonigal
PROFESSOR PETER WILLIAM HAROLD HOLLAND
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor RHIANNON ASH
Professor Samuel Fletcher
PROFESSOR SIMON MARTIN HOOKER
PROFESSOR SIR ANDREW WILES
Professor Stanislav Zivny
Professor STEVEN GUNN
Professor Thomas Richards
Rev Justin White
Tim Lightfoot
Warden JENNIFER PAYNE

Also Known As

  • Merton College

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