OXFORDSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST
The objectives of the Trust are to raise funds for the research, preparation and writing of the remaining volumes of the Victoria County History of Oxfordshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust's income more-or-less broke even in 2024-5, resulting in a surplus of £3,138. The trustees note that charitable donations were at a lower level than recent years and that future gift-aided donations are forecast to remain low or reduce, making future annual out-turn difficult to forecast. Support from Oxfordshire County Council towards salary costs remains key to the Trust's viability.
What the accounts disclose
“Non Gift Aid Donations 90,105” — page 3
“In the year, a trustee donated a total of £15,000 (2024: £10,000), but had advised a reduction to £5,000 next year There were no other transactions between the trust and the trustees in the year.” — page 2
Trustees
- Professor William Hadden Whytechair
- Amanda Ponsonby
- BRIGADIER JOHN NIGEL MOGG DL
- Christopher John Gorrill Parker
- Donald John Ratcliffe
- Dr Elizabeth Gemmill
- Dr Jill Pellew
- Dr Laura Flannigan
- Graham Harding
- HILARY ROSE HIBBERT-BILES
- JOHN HARWOOD DL
- Michael Heaton
- PROFESSOR ROBERT EVANS
- SARAH JANE TAYLOR
- TOM GRAFTON HASSALL OBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £132k | £129k |
| 30/09/2024 | £185k | £155k |
| 30/09/2023 | £241k | £154k |
| 30/09/2022 | £185k | £159k |
| 30/09/2021 | £142k | £158k |
Common questions
Is OXFORDSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust's income more-or-less broke even in 2024-5, resulting in a surplus of £3,138. The trustees note that charitable donations were at a lower level than recent years and that future gift-aided donations are forecast to remain low or reduce, making future annual out-turn difficult to forecast. Support from Oxfordshire County Council towards salary costs remains key to the Trust's viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OXFORDSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OXFORDSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | General Fund |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £7k |