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Oxford Ornithological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Oxford Ornithological Society (number 295502) 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 Ornithological Society do?
education/trainingsport/recreationanimalsenvironment/conservation/heritageother groupsthe general public/mankindprovides human resources (eg staff/volunteers)provides advocacy/advice/informationsponsors or undertakes research
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxford Ornithological Society
Answers Oxford Ornithological Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 records Oxford Ornithological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Oxfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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.
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Is Oxford Ornithological Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Oxford Ornithological Society as a registered charity (number 295502) 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 Ornithological Society's charity number?
Oxford Ornithological Society's charity number is 295502. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 295502?
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What does Oxford Ornithological Society do?
education/trainingsport/recreationanimalsenvironment/conservation/heritageother groupsthe general public/mankindprovides human resources (eg staff/volunteers)provides advocacy/advice/informationsponsors or undertakes research
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How can I donate to Oxford Ornithological Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Oxford Ornithological Society?
The register records Oxford Ornithological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Oxford Ornithological Society registered as a charity?
Oxford Ornithological Society was entered on the register on 28 October 1986.