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Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford

Also known as: The President and Fellows of Wolfson College in the University of Oxford, Wolfson College, Wolfson College Oxford

In conjunction with the University of Oxford, the College provides academic and pastoral support for 650 graduate students, recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. Students develop academically, advance their leadership qualities and communication skills and prepare to play full and effective roles in society. Early career support for developing academics is also provided.

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Activities & Mission

In conjunction with the University of Oxford, the College provides academic and pastoral support for 650 graduate students, recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. Students develop academically, advance their leadership qualities and communication skills and prepare to play full and effective roles in society. Early career support for developing academics is also provided.

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
£13,627,000
Latest Expenditure
£11,140,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% 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 £3,533,000
Charitable Activities £7,465,000
Other Trading £776,000
Investments £1,826,000
Other Income £27,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,082,000
Raising Funds £285,000
Governance £27,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £773,000

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
£13,627,000
£11,140,000£10,082,000£116,232,000£5,701,000146 / 0
2024
£11,801,000
£10,537,000£9,465,000£110,086,000£4,761,000134 / 0
2023
£11,490,000
£8,756,000£7,962,000£102,875,000£26,660,000140 / 0
2022
£14,965,000
£8,862,000£8,071,000£101,133,000£5,000,000183 / 0
2021
£9,468,000
£7,418,000£6,912,000£95,187,000£6,900,000202 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford

What does Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford do?

In conjunction with the University of Oxford, the College provides academic and pastoral support for 650 graduate students, recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. Students develop academically, advance their leadership qualities and communication skills and prepare to play full and effective roles in society. Early career support for developing academics is also provided.

How much income did Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford report in 2025?

Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford reported total income of £13.63m and reported expenditure of £11.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford?

Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford 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 Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford registered as a charity?

Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2011 as charity number 1141446. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford?

Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford is governed by a board of 58 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford operate?

Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141446.

Details

Address
WOLFSON COLLEGE
LINTON ROAD
OXFORD
OX2 6UD
Registration Date
14 April 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045749
Charity Number
1141446

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Trustees

Dr Chihab El Khachab
Dr ERICA CHARTERS
Dr Frederique Helene Duyrat
Dr Huw Thomas David
Dr JAMES LEWIS
Dr John William Hanson
Dr Konstantinos Kamnitsas
Dr Liam Anthony McNamara
Dr Meron-Martin Piotrkowski
Dr Mohsen Mosleh
Dr Moritz Riede
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Dr Nayanika Mathur
Dr Rachel Elizabeth Wood
Dr Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw Vevaina
Emily Victoria Eastham
Professor Adnan Naseemullah
Professor Alain Fouad George
Professor Annina Barbara Schmid
Professor Arjune Sen
PROFESSOR BETTINA LANGE
PROFESSOR CHRISTINA REDFIELD
PROFESSOR DAVID TAYLOR
Professor David William RAY
PROFESSOR DE MELO WOLFGANG
PROFESSOR ELLEKE BOEHMER
Professor Ester Mary Hammond
PROFESSOR FRANCES GARDNER
Professor Francisco Jesus Lizana Moral
PROFESSOR JACOB DAHL
Professor Jagdeep NANCHAHAL
Professor James Duncan Chalmers
PROFESSOR JAN FELLERER
Professor John Jeoffey LOWE
PROFESSOR JONATHAN BARRETT
PROFESSOR JONATHAN PILA
Professor Julie Alexandra Evelyn Curtis
Professor Julie Genevieve Odile Leone Cosmidis
PROFESSOR Linda Mulcahy
Professor Loren Brett LANDAU
PROFESSOR MARC VENTRESCA
PROFESSOR MATTHEW COSTA
PROFESSOR Matthew Rushworth
PROFESSOR NIKITA SUD
Professor Nobuko Yoshida
PROFESSOR PAUL JARVIS
PROFESSOR PETER CHARLES STEWART
Professor Philomen Probert
Professor Rebecca Jane Howells
PROFESSOR RICK SCHULTING
Professor Robert Ali McCutcheon
Professor Ruben ANDERSSON
Professor Thomas Westgarth Simpson
Professor Ulrike Roesler
Professor Upamanyu Mukherjee
PROFESSOR VLATKO VEDRAL
PROFESSOR ZEYNEP YUREKLI-GORKAY
RICHARD MORIN
Sir Timothy Mark Hitchens
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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The President and Fellows of Wolfson College in the University of Oxford
  • Wolfson College
  • Wolfson College Oxford

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