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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Oxfam Great Britain

Oxfam Great Britain is part of a global movement of millions of people working together to end poverty.

Founded
Foundation type
Non-Profit Company (NPC)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NPO Directorate deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Oxfam Great Britain with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 2006, it predates 85% of the international charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented international charities in South Africa GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Oxfam Great Britain is a registered international nonprofit in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is 046-804 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Oxfam Great Britain's official registration number is 046-804 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.

Oxfam Great Britain has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Oxfam Great Britain is registered in South Africa. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Oxfam Great Britain is classified as an International organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a NPC.

According to GiveRadar's records, Oxfam Great Britain is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate and overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Oxfam Great Britain is part of a global movement of millions of people working together to end poverty. Oxfam Great Britain is classified as an international organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2006.

Oxfam Great Britain is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Safeguarding human rights in the agriculture sector: Q&A with Rachel Wilshaw of Oxfam Great Britain - The World Business
Apr 2021
www.wbcsd.org
Five Tips to Avoid a Scandal like Oxfam Great Britain’s (SSIR) - Stanford Social Innovation Review
Apr 2018
ssir.org
Haiti - Humanitarian : OXFAM Great Britain suspended for 2 months in Haiti - HaitiLibre.com
Feb 2018
www.haitilibre.com
Haiti Suspends Oxfam Great Britain After Sex Scandal (Published 2018) - The New York Times
Feb 2018
www.nytimes.com

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Cause areas in South Africa

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 33,060
Social Services 26,666
Youth Development 18,115
Education 12,606
Health 8,358
Arts & Culture 7,708
Religion 4,163
International this charity 1,871
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Most common causes in South Africa

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 20,312
Early Childhood 20,020
Youth Development 6,538
Arts & Culture 5,272
Health 5,054
Hunger 4,224
Disability 2,877
Religion 2,171

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 11, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 11, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Oxfam Great Britain

What is Oxfam Great Britain?
Oxfam Great Britain is a international non-profit company, South Africa. Oxfam Great Britain is part of a global movement of millions of people working together to end poverty.
When was Oxfam Great Britain founded?
Oxfam Great Britain was founded in 2006.
Where is Oxfam Great Britain located?
Headquartered in South Africa.
Is Oxfam Great Britain trustworthy?
Oxfam Great Britain has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Oxfam Great Britain's registration number?
Registration: 046-804 NPO (South Africa).
What is Oxfam Great Britain's website?
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/
Are donations to Oxfam Great Britain tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa 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.