JESUS COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF OXFORD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FOUNDATION
To further study, learning, education and research, and to be a College within the University of Oxford wherein men and women may carry out advanced study or research.
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
Largest income source: Charitable activities (60% of income)
“Charitable income, £9.2m” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lindsay Skoll — Principal
- Lord Krebs — Former Principal
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
Trustees
- Assaf Hamdani
- Cathryn Winter
- DR PETER ESO
- DR RICHARD GREYNER
- David Mason
- Dr ALEXANDRA GAJDA
- Dr ALEXANDRA LUMBERS
- Dr ARMAND D'ANGOUR
- Dr BENJAMIN WILLIAMS
- Dr Ben Michael Goldacre
- Dr Berta Verd
- Dr Fabian Grabenhorst
- Dr JAMES OLIVER
- Dr Jean Baccelli
- Dr MILES JACKSON
- Dr Malcolm John
- Dr Matthew Kerry
- Dr ROBIN EVANS
- Dr Ricardo Rocha
- Dr STEPHEN CONWAY
- Dr STEPHEN JOHN MAGORRIAN
- Dr STEPHEN MORRIS
- Dr STUART GORDON WHITE
- Dr SUZANNE ASPDEN
- Dr Sergii Strelchuk
- Dr Seth Flaxman
- Frances Williams
- Georgina Plunkett
- Lindsay Skoll
- PROF ANDREW DANCER
- PROF EDWARD ANDERSON
- PROF JAMES TILLEY
- PROF Kylie Vincent
- PROF Luca Enriques
- PROF MARK BROUARD
- PROF PATRICIA ORCHID DALEY
- PROF PAUL RILEY
- PROF PAULINA KEWES
- PROF Stefan Dercon
- PROF YULIN CHEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £232k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| LOB'S CHARITY | 1 | £35k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
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- THE COLLEGE OF ST MARY MAGDALEN IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESUS COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF OXFORD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FOUNDATION | £13.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| JESUS COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £31.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RECTOR AND SCHOLARS OF EXETER COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £14.6m | — | — | within | 30.4% | no doubt |
| THE COLLEGE OF ST MARY MAGDALEN IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £53.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE QUEEN'S COLLEGE, OXFORD | £19.9m | £190,000 - £194,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | £58.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |