Friends of the Bodleian
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Acquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its aim to fulfil the needs of the University of Oxford.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of the Bodleian has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1980, it predates 88% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Friends of the Bodleian draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
3 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FRIENDS OF THE BODLEIAN is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
FRIENDS OF THE BODLEIAN is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
FRIENDS OF THE BODLEIAN is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
3 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Bodleian
Friends of the Bodleian is a registered education nonprofit based in Oxford, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Friends of the Bodleian has £5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Acquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its aim to fulfil the needs of the University of Oxford. Friends of the Bodleian is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1980.
Friends of the Bodleian is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Friends of the Bodleian's registered charity number is 280573. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Friends of the Bodleian is located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Friends of the Bodleian is based in Oxford in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Friends of the Bodleian
- What is Friends of the Bodleian?
- Friends of the Bodleian is a education charitable company based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Acquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its aim to fulfil the needs of the University of Oxford.
- When was Friends of the Bodleian founded?
- Friends of the Bodleian was founded in 1980.
- Where is Friends of the Bodleian located?
- Headquartered in Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Friends of the Bodleian's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is £5,036.
- Is Friends of the Bodleian trustworthy?
- Friends of the Bodleian has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of the Bodleian's website?
- https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley/friends
- Are donations to Friends of the Bodleian tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.