The Oxford School of Thought (number 1161778) 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 Oxford School of Thought do?
We advance education for the benefit of the public by promoting on a non-political basis the study and discussion of and the exchange and dissemination of information and knowledge concerning the educational and social effects and influences of existing educational systems and other aspects of public policy, in each case whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in the world.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Oxford School of Thought
Answers The Oxford School of Thought gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 1 April 2025, 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 Oxford School of Thought as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Oxford School of Thought's annual return for the year ending 1 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Ost
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Guernsey · Isle of Man · Jersey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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.
What causes is The Oxford School of Thought registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Oxford School of Thought yet?
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Is The Oxford School of Thought a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Oxford School of Thought as a registered charity (number 1161778) 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 Oxford School of Thought's charity number?
The Oxford School of Thought's charity number is 1161778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Oxford School of Thought do?
We advance education for the benefit of the public by promoting on a non-political basis the study and discussion of and the exchange and dissemination of information and knowledge concerning the educational and social effects and influences of existing educational systems and other aspects of public policy, in each case whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in the world.
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How can I donate to The Oxford School of Thought?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Oxford School of Thought?
The register does not record The Oxford School of Thought as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Oxford School of Thought's trustees paid?
The Oxford School of Thought's annual return for the year ending 1 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Oxford School of Thought registered as a charity?
The Oxford School of Thought was entered on the register on 21 May 2015.