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Vale House Oxford

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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Vale House Oxford

The principal activity is the relief of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and other forms of dementia by providing support or subsidising facilities for the care and accommodation of such persons. At present, the Charity is principally engaged in running Vale House, a specialist dementia care facility based in Littlemore, Oxford .

Founded
Headquarters
Oxfordshire
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£3.2 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (99%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vale House Oxford is a registered health nonprofit based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.7/5 based on 1 review.

Vale House Oxford has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Vale House Oxford is located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Vale House Oxford has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for health 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.

Vale House Oxford is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vale House Oxford. 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.

Vale House Oxford has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.7/5. Visit the Vale House Oxford profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The principal activity is the relief of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and other forms of dementia by providing support or subsidising facilities for the care and accommodation of such persons. At present, the Charity is principally engaged in running Vale House, a specialist dementia care facility based in Littlemore, Oxford . Vale House Oxford is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Vale House Oxford's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Vale House Oxford 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.

You can verify Vale House Oxford in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Vale House Oxford directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Vale House Oxford are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Vale House Oxford is based in Oxfordshire. 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.

Vale House Oxford was first registered in 1988, making it approximately 38 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Vale House Oxford is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Alain Benjamin Swainston Goodger
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Alain B••••••• S•••••••• G••••••
Trustee
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Andrew R••••• L••••
Trustee
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Dr C•••••••• O••••••••••
Trustee
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Dr L••••• Q••••••
Trustee
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Dr R••••• H••••• M••••••
Trustee
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Jill K•••••• B••••••
Trustee
JO
John H•••• B••••••
Trustee
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John M••••••
Trustee
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Justin M••••
Trustee
MA
Mary E•••••••• C•••••
Trustee
NE
Neil A•••••• M••••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£3.1M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£3.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£2.8M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£2.4M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£2.2M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

Donor reviews (1)

5.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

5.0
1 review
★★★★★ Excellent Dementia Care

Vale House is a specialist dementia care home near Oxford, providing excellent compassionate care to about forty residents. The care is outstanding. Residents have their own rooms and staff go to great lengths in giving personal care with great kindness and understanding. The Family Support Unit is excellent in helping and guiding relatives in the difficult decisions to be made before entry to the home and afterwards during emotionally stressful times.

Fraser Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Vale House Oxford This page 89 £3.1 million 100%
Denville Hall 2012 89 £3.4 million 97%
Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside 89 £6.9 million 100%
English Federation of Disability Sport 89 £3.0 million 100%
Tcuk Homes Limited 89 £6.4 million 98%
Young Somerset 89 £3.6 million 99%
Carn Brea Leisure Centre Trust 89 £2.5 million 99%
Trafford Domestic Abuse Services 89 £3.1 million 98%
Child Dynamix 89 £2.6 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 1 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Vale House Oxford

What is Vale House Oxford?
Vale House Oxford is a health charitable company based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The principal activity is the relief of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and other forms of dementia by providing support or subsidising facilities for the care and accommodation of such persons. At present, the Charity is principally engaged in running Vale House, a specialist dementia care facility based in Littlemore, Oxford .
When was Vale House Oxford founded?
Vale House Oxford was founded in 1988.
Where is Vale House Oxford located?
Headquartered in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
What is Vale House Oxford's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vale House Oxford trustworthy?
Vale House Oxford has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Vale House Oxford's website?
https://www.valehouse.org.uk
Are donations to Vale House Oxford 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.