OXFORDSHIRE MOTOR PROJECT
TRAX is a Motor project based in Oxford that works all over Oxfordshire; we provide a range of mechanical and practical based courses for young people aged 13-21. All of our courses include issue based group work, teambuilding, social skills and 1-1 sessions. We run City & Guilds, AQA and Entry Level qualifications.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £393,305, exceeding the stated policy target of £240,000 (three times total monthly salary). The charity reported a net income surplus of £167,355 for the year, supported by a £750,000 loan from Lloyd's and growth in charitable activity income.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 2025 Number £60,001 - £70,060 1” — page 23
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 2025 Number £60,001 - £70,060 1” — page 23
“The reserves policy requires the charity to hold three times the total monthly salary, including HMRC and employer staff pension contributions. Currently, this is £240,000.” — page 6
“During the year Peter Wilks, who is the father of a Trustee, was employed by the charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
“During the year Kieran Dass, who is the son of a Key Management Personnel (KMP), was employed by tre charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
“During the year Peter Wilks, who is the father of a Trustee, was employed by the charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
“During the year Kieran Dass, who is the son of a Key Management Personnel (KMP), was employed by tre charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
“During the year Peter Wilks, who is the father of a Trustee, was employed by the charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
“During the year Kieran Dass, who is the son of a Key Management Personnel (KMP), was employed by tre charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
“During the year Peter Wilks, who is the father of a Trustee, was employed by the charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
“During the year Kieran Dass, who is the son of a Key Management Personnel (KMP), was employed by tre charity. He was paid at a market rate of remuneration for his role.” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from over £60,000 (FY2024) to £60,001 - £70,060 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Carmen Hutchinson
- Cllr Rae Humberstone
- DR Simon John Draper
- Nicolas Bernard Frederick Haudecoeur-Wilks
- Nicolas Haudecoeur-Wilks
- Paul Sweeney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £958k | £897k |
| 31/08/2022 | £716k | £754k |
| 31/08/2021 | £750k | £732k |
Common questions
Is OXFORDSHIRE MOTOR PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £393,305, exceeding the stated policy target of £240,000 (three times total monthly salary). The charity reported a net income surplus of £167,355 for the year, supported by a £750,000 loan from Lloyd's and growth in charitable activity income. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of OXFORDSHIRE MOTOR PROJECT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,060 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds OXFORDSHIRE MOTOR PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OXFORDSHIRE MOTOR PROJECT as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2011 | £10k | TRAX House |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2008 | £10k | Trax to Health |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £26k |
| ASPEN TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £347k |
| SPORTS PARTNERSHIP HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE | 1 | £111k |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHING TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £46k |
Charities like this
- THE OXFORD TRUST
- OPEN TRAIL
- BEIS TRANA SCHOOL OF LONDON LIMITED
- DIDCOT TRAIN - INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE
- THE WHEELS PROJECT
- TRACKS AUTISM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORDSHIRE MOTOR PROJECT | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,060 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE OXFORD TRUST | £3.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OPEN TRAIL | £207k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEIS TRANA SCHOOL OF LONDON LIMITED | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DIDCOT TRAIN - INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE | £294k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WHEELS PROJECT | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |