Is The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund as a registered charity (number 265674) 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 The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund's charity number?

The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund's charity number is 265674. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 265674?

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The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,107
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 265674
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Church House Oxford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund (number 265674) 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 The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund do?

Grants to clergy in the Diocese of Oxford in cases of emergency

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund

Answers The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund 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 does not record The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 April 1973
Where it says it operates: Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Reading · Slough · Windsor and Maidenhead · Wokingham · Central Bedfordshire · Buckinghamshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund as a registered charity (number 265674) 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 The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund's charity number?: The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund's charity number is 265674. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 265674?: Search 265674 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 The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund do?: Grants to clergy in the Diocese of Oxford in cases of emergency
Does The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund. 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 The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund?: The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund?: The register does not record The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund registered as a charity?: The Bishop of Oxford's Discretionary Fund was entered on the register on 24 April 1973.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.