--- title: "Oxford Initiative for British Islam — charity 1179049 | CharityCompare" description: "Oxford Initiative for British Islam (charity 1179049): income £24,230 (2024). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-initiative-for-british-islam retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:19:11.942Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1179049CIO OI # Oxford Initiative for British Islam Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Oxford Initiative for British Islam is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, economic/community development/employment. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.oibi.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1179049&subId=0) Work at Oxford Initiative for British Islam? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=oxford-initiative-for-british-islam&type=claim&name=Oxford%20Initiative%20for%20British%20Islam) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Oxford Initiative for British Islam? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £24,230 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £25,063 Registered charity number 1179049 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) 65 Banbury Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.oibi.org.uk](http://www.oibi.org.uk/) Quick answer Oxford Initiative for British Islam (number 1179049) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Oxford Initiative for British Islam do? OIBI is a pioneering research academy advancing the scholarly study of Islam in the UK. Through a range of educational initiatives, including public seminars, workshops, symposia and conferences as well as publications, the institute disseminates cutting-edge findings and objective investigations into British Islam. These academic activities also provide posts for graduates and other scholars. . Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxford Initiative for British Islam Answers Oxford Initiative for British Islam gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Oxford Initiative for British Islam as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Oxford Initiative for British Islam's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 3 July 2018 Previous names on the register Oxford Institute for British Islam Where it says it operates Scotland · Northern Ireland · Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Oxford Initiative for British Islam registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Initiative for British Islam yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oxford Initiative for British Islam. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Oxford Initiative for British Islam? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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The register data used for this profile lists Oxford Initiative for British Islam as a registered charity (number 1179049) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Oxford Initiative for British Islam's charity number? Oxford Initiative for British Islam's charity number is 1179049. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179049? Search 1179049 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Oxford Initiative for British Islam do? OIBI is a pioneering research academy advancing the scholarly study of Islam in the UK. Through a range of educational initiatives, including public seminars, workshops, symposia and conferences as well as publications, the institute disseminates cutting-edge findings and objective investigations into British Islam. These academic activities also provide posts for graduates and other scholars. . Does Oxford Initiative for British Islam have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Initiative for British Islam. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Oxford Initiative for British Islam? Oxford Initiative for British Islam's website listed in our register data is http://www.oibi.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Oxford Initiative for British Islam? The register does not record Oxford Initiative for British Islam as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Oxford Initiative for British Islam's trustees paid? Oxford Initiative for British Islam's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Oxford Initiative for British Islam previously called? The register lists this previous name for Oxford Initiative for British Islam: Oxford Institute for British Islam. When was Oxford Initiative for British Islam registered as a charity? Oxford Initiative for British Islam was entered on the register on 3 July 2018. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1179049&subId=0).