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Registered charity · No. 1141446

Wolfson College in the University of Oxford

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Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, accommodation/housing, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Wolfson College in the University of Oxford?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31
£13,627,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31
£11,140,000
Registered charity number
1141446
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Linton Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Wolfson College in the University of Oxford (number 1141446) 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 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.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wolfson College in the University of Oxford

Answers Wolfson College in the University of Oxford gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's highest-paid staff paid?

Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports 4 employees paid more than £60,000, including 2 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (2 employees).

Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£130,001–£140,0002
£90,001–£100,0001
£80,001–£90,0001

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Where does Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's money come from?

Wolfson College in the University of Oxford reported £14m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £7.5m (55%), donations and legacies £3.5m (26%), investments £1.8m (13%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£7.5m · 55%
  • Donations and legacies£3.5m · 26%
  • Investments£1.8m · 13%
  • Trading and fundraising events£776k · 6%
  • Other income£685k · 5%

Does Wolfson College in the University of Oxford receive government funding?

The annual return does not answer this question for Wolfson College in the University of Oxford. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.

Wolfson College in the University of Oxford reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Wolfson College in the University of Oxford 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

Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for acting as a trustee). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Wolfson College; Wolfson College Oxford
Previous names on the register
The President and Fellows of Wolfson College in the University of Oxford
Where it says it operates
Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; 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.

What causes is Wolfson College in the University of Oxford registered for?

Education/trainingAccommodation/housingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wolfson College in the University of Oxford yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wolfson College in the University of Oxford. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wolfson College in the University of Oxford a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Wolfson College in the University of Oxford as a registered charity (number 1141446) 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 Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's charity number?
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's charity number is 1141446. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1141446?
Search 1141446 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 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.
Does Wolfson College in the University of Oxford have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Wolfson College in the University of Oxford?
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How much is Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports 4 employees paid more than £60,000, including 2 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (2 employees). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's money come from?
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford reported £14m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £7.5m (55%), donations and legacies £3.5m (26%), investments £1.8m (13%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Wolfson College in the University of Oxford?
The register records Wolfson College in the University of Oxford 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.
Are Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's trustees paid?
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for acting as a trustee). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Wolfson College in the University of Oxford previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Wolfson College in the University of Oxford: The President and Fellows of Wolfson College in the University of Oxford.
When was Wolfson College in the University of Oxford registered as a charity?
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford was entered on the register on 14 April 2011.

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.