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JESUS COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF OXFORD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1137435 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as JESUS COLLEGE OXFORD, THE PRINCIPAL, FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF JESUS COLLEGE, WITHIN THE CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FOUNDATION

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Latest income
£13.6m
Latest spending
£18.4m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the College reported a net surplus of £15.3m for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a £19.7m net gain on investments. The College holds substantial free reserves of £32.2m and maintains significant liquidity through securities investments and undrawn bank facilities, leading the Trustees to conclude that adequate resources exist to continue in operational existence.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves and facilities to meet its short-term financial obligations in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall (held: £32.2m)
“The College’s policy is to maintain sufficient reserves and facilities to meet its short-term financial obligations in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall so that the College can manage its operations efficiently, and provide uninterrupted services.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Remuneration disclosed for Trustees who are also employees (e.g., Principal, Vice-Principals, Directors). Total remuneration and taxable benefits shown as £2,359k. No remuneration received for acting as trustee per se.
“No Trustee receives any remuneration for acting as a trustee. However, those Trustees who are also employees of the College receive salaries for their work as employees.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Jesus Accommodation Limited, Jesus College Developments (Oxford) Limited
“The College has two wholly owned non-charitable subsidiaries, Jesus Accommodation Limited (‘JAL’) and Jesus College Developments (Oxford) Limited (‘JCD’).” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Crowe U.K. LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)

Total income
£13.9m
Total spending
£18.4m
Cost of raising funds
£3.2m
Reserves (reported)
£32.2m
Employees
170

Reported reserves equal ~21.0 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£13.6m£18.4m
31/07/2024£14.6m£14.6m
31/07/2023£17.2m£16.1m
31/07/2022£12.2m£16.5m
31/07/2021£10.6m£13.1m

Common questions

Is JESUS COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF OXFORD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FOUNDATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the College reported a net surplus of £15.3m for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a £19.7m net gain on investments. The College holds substantial free reserves of £32.2m and maintains significant liquidity through securities investments and undrawn bank facilities, leading the Trustees to conclude that adequate resources exist to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.