Wadham College
Also known as: Wadham, Wadham College Oxford, Warden Fellows and Scholars of Wadham College in the University of Oxford of the Foundation of Nicholas Wadham and Dorothy His Wife
The College, working with the University, provides an education aimed at offering outstanding students from all backgrounds the opportunity to fulfil their maximum potential and seeks to advance world- leading research. The education provided develops students academically, advances their leadership qualities and inter-personal skills, and prepares them to play full and effective roles in society.
Activities & Mission
The College, working with the University, provides an education aimed at offering outstanding students from all backgrounds the opportunity to fulfil their maximum potential and seeks to advance world- leading research. The education provided develops students academically, advances their leadership qualities and inter-personal skills, and prepares them to play full and effective roles in society.
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 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% 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
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 | £24,140,000 | £18,783,000 | £17,862,000 | £190,932,000 | £2,419,000 | 165 / 0 |
| 2024 | £22,385,000 | £15,078,000 | £14,211,000 | £175,936,000 | £1,183,000 | 159 / 60 |
| 2023 | £18,043,000 | £15,219,000 | £14,318,000 | £159,592,000 | £1,400,000 | 228 / 60 |
| 2022 | £13,623,000 | £15,634,000 | £14,794,000 | £156,774,000 | £1,654,000 | 220 / 60 |
| 2021 | £11,425,000 | £12,600,000 | £11,802,000 | £158,912,000 | £2,400,000 | 197 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wadham College
What does Wadham College do?
The College, working with the University, provides an education aimed at offering outstanding students from all backgrounds the opportunity to fulfil their maximum potential and seeks to advance world- leading research. The education provided develops students academically, advances their leadership qualities and inter-personal skills, and prepares them to play full and effective roles in society.
How much income did Wadham College report in 2025?
Wadham College reported total income of £24.14m and reported expenditure of £18.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wadham College?
Wadham College has a program ratio of 74.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wadham College registered as a charity?
Wadham College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 2011 as charity number 1139726. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Wadham College?
Wadham College is governed by a board of 55 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wadham College operate?
Wadham College operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wadham College a registered charity?
Yes — Wadham College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139726.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wadham
- Wadham College Oxford
- Warden Fellows and Scholars of Wadham College in the University of Oxford of the Foundation of Nicholas Wadham and Dorothy His Wife
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated