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Visit www.wolfson.ox.ac.ukAbout Wolfson College in the University of Oxford
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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWolfson College in the University of Oxford is a registered education nonprofit based in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £14M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wolfson College in the University of 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 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wolfson College in the University of Oxford has £14M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £14M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wolfson College in the University of 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.
Wolfson College in the University of 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. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Wolfson College in the University of 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.
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. Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £14M is well above the peer average of £992K.
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
You can verify Wolfson College in the University of 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. 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 Wolfson College in the University of 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.
Yes, Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.
Donations to Wolfson College in the University of 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.
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is based in Oxford. 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.
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford was first registered in 2011, making it approximately 15 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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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford 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.
Wolfson College in the University of Oxford 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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Quick facts about Wolfson College in the University of Oxford
- What is Wolfson College in the University of Oxford?
- Wolfson College in the University of Oxford is a education unincorporated association based in Oxford, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was Wolfson College in the University of Oxford founded?
- Wolfson College in the University of Oxford was founded in 2011.
- Where is Wolfson College in the University of Oxford located?
- Headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.
- What is Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wolfson College in the University of Oxford trustworthy?
- Wolfson College in the University of 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 Wolfson College in the University of Oxford's website?
- https://WWW.WOLFSON.OX.AC.UK
- Are donations to Wolfson College in the University of 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.