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Oxfam's objects are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable anywhere in the world. Oxfam furthers its objects through interlinked activities of humanitarian relief, development work and advocacy and campaigning. Oxfam is an affiliate member of Oxfam International. Details of Oxfam's mission and ways of working can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOxfam is a registered international nonprofit based in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its registration number is 039042. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £339M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 3.4/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.9/5 based on 205 reviews.
Oxfam has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Oxfam is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, Oxfam has £339M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Oxfam is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £339M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Oxfam. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Oxfam has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 66% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Oxfam's objects are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable anywhere in the world. Oxfam furthers its objects through interlinked activities of humanitarian relief, development work and advocacy and campaigning. Oxfam is an affiliate member of Oxfam International. Details of Oxfam's mission and ways of working can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk Oxfam is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Oxfam's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £339M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Oxfam is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. OXFAM is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
OXFAM 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.
OXFAM 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).
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NeutralAt Oxfam, we too are calling for radical reform of the aid system | Letters - The Guardian
Exciting Remote Role! Oxfam International Opens Applications for Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) Position: 19 Days Left to Apply - Global South Opportunities
Oxfam Navan reopens this week after major refurbishment - Irish Independent
South London boy, 12, taught himself on £5 Oxfam guitar - plays to £1,500-strong crowd - My London
United against coronavirus - Oxfam
Oxfam calls for immediate action as 6 million Somalis face acute hunger - hiiraan.com
Oxfam was involved in campaign against Assam tea industry, violated FCRA, claims Centre in HC - Scroll.in
Who’s Moving: Make-A-Wish, Oxfam, SolarAid and more - Civil Society Media
Global super-rich may have hidden $3.55tn from tax officials, says Oxfam - The Guardian
Oxfam trustee leaves charity after four-month stint - Civil Society Media
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Donor reviews (100)
3.4 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Thank you for standing up and being a voice of concern for the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Trustpilot
I visited oxgam skegness today had a quick walk around and left after seeing the really high prices, ie a set of pool balls for £20.00, the same balls are available on amazon for £15.00 and a radio for £20.00 , I bought the same radio at B&M store also for £20.00 but with a 2 year warranty. The clothes rails are so full that it is difficult to look through them. The store room is bulging with bags of clothes, surley it would be better to reduce the price of the clothes to make room for the excess bags that are filling the store room to capacity.
Trustpilot
Vile organisation. Gaza Appeal? No thanks. Take a long hard look at yourselves Oxfam. Am Yisrael Chai !🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
Trustpilot
Working hard to help citizens of Gaza
Trustpilot
Ordered an advent calendar in November and it wasn't delivered until today, the 15th of December! (The shipping note wasn't printed until the 9th so the fault isn't with Royal Mail) To do that they charged £3.95 postage on top of the £3.99 they were charging for a slightly oversized bit of card. What use is an advent calendar when 15 of the 25 days have passed?
Trustpilot
I was shocked when I found out that part of their funds go to murdering unborn children, so no I will not set foot in an Oxfam shop again.
Trustpilot
Been waiting weeks for them to deliver our Christmas cards. No updates and near on impossible to get hold of. They even have the cheek to charge you £3.99 for delivery! All this in a world when free, next day delivery is commonplace. Oxfam is a terrible charity with more well publicised scandals than you can shake a stick at. Not sure why I thought their shops would be any better. Sigh
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I returned a book using the Oxfam return system and they deny all knowledge that the book has been received. This is a £45 book. ORDER NO. o24830703 I do my best to buy ethically. But this is essentially £45 lost. I will buy from Amazon next time as I am guaranteed a hassle free return.
Trustpilot
Keep helping innocent people in Gaza. They need us. The world is a cruel place and you are a ray of hope for them. I know my donation will go along way to provide some kind of much needed relief.
Trustpilot
I volunteer at Oxfam shop and regularly buy stuff from the shop. Oxfam makes the best out of every last penny they make to do good in this world. The ops budget is incredibly low and all the shops run on 100% unpaid volunteers to guarantee your donation or support for Oxfam only goes to those in need. I'm surprised to see many unhappy customer reviews. Please remember this is a charity and due to the lack of regular full time staff it's normal that many things go wrong. Please be patient and remember, when you shop at Oxfam not only do you get good deals but you also help hungry and sick innocent children and helpless mothers. Be kind
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Quick facts about Oxfam
- What is Oxfam?
- Oxfam is a international nonprofit organization based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Oxfam's objects are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable anywhere in the world. Oxfam furthers its objects through interlinked activities of humanitarian relief, development work and advocacy and campaigning. Oxfam is an affiliate member of Oxfam International. Details of Oxfam's mission and ways of working can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk
- When was Oxfam founded?
- Oxfam was founded in 1965.
- Where is Oxfam located?
- Headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.
- What is Oxfam's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Oxfam trustworthy?
- Oxfam has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong 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 Oxfam's registration number?
- Registration: 039042 (United Kingdom).
- What is Oxfam's website?
- https://www.oxfam.org.uk
- Are donations to Oxfam 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.