THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
The College's principal activity is to provide for members of the University of Oxford the protection and training of an Academic House.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds amounted to £84.7m, with free reserves of £6.7m, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet short-term obligations and provide a buffer against revenue shortfalls. The charity reported a net income of £1.1m for the year, supported by investment returns and donations, while total expenditure increased to £15.5m. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Governing Body aims to maintain free reserves equivalent to between three and six months of operating costs (£3.5m - £7.0m)”
“Total donations made to the College by Trustees during the year totalled £6,824 (2024: £6,821)” — page 46
“As at 31 July 2025 there were debts outstanding by Trustees to the College of £2,134 (2024: £6,446). In relation to high table lunch and dinner guest meal charges.” — page 46
“Total donations made to the College by Trustees during the year totalled £6,824 (2024: £6,821)” — page 46
“As at 31 July 2025 there were debts outstanding by Trustees to the College of £2,134 (2024: £6,446). In relation to high table lunch and dinner guest meal charges.” — page 46
“Total donations made to the College by Trustees during the year totalled £6,824 (2024: £6,821)” — page 46
“As at 31 July 2025 there were debts outstanding by Trustees to the College of £2,134 (2024: £6,446). In relation to high table lunch and dinner guest meal charges.” — page 46
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Michele Acton — Principal
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Don Grainger
- Dr CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
- Dr CLIVE WILSON
- Dr Damian Jenkins
- Dr David Taylor
- Dr EDWARD MANN
- Dr EDWARD MATTHEW HUSBAND
- Dr GEORGE STEPHEN GARNETT
- Dr JAMES MARTIN
- Dr JONATHAN PARKIN
- Dr Jeremy Large
- Dr Julius Grower
- Dr LUET WONG
- Dr Luca Furieri
- Dr Maria Roca Lizarazu
- Dr NICHOLAS PERKINS
- Dr RAFAEL PERERA-SALAZAR
- Dr RUTH BAKER
- Dr Sarah Clifford
- Dr TIMOTHY ROOD
- Dr TOM SANDERS
- Dr Thomas Jacques Aubry
- Gareth Prior
- Michele Louise Acton
- PROF DAVID MARSHALL FRMETS
- PROFESSOR ADRIAN MOORE
- PROFESSOR CHISTOPHER JOHN BALLENTINE
- PROFESSOR DAVID DOYLE
- PROFESSOR ELIZABETH EVA LEACH
- PROFESSOR JOSHUA GETZLER
- PROFESSOR PETER MCDONALD
- PROFESSOR PETER MITCHELL
- Prof Shelagh Vainker
- Professor Alessandro Abate
- Professor Alexander Mietke
- Professor Antoine Jerusalem
- Professor Asifa Majid
- Professor Bence Kocsis
- Professor Benoit Kornmann
- Professor David Lucas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £15.3m | £15.5m |
| 31/07/2024 | £16.7m | £13.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £15.6m | £14.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £13.6m | £15.6m |
| 31/07/2021 | £12.8m | £12.6m |
Common questions
Is THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds amounted to £84.7m, with free reserves of £6.7m, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet short-term obligations and provide a buffer against revenue shortfalls. The charity reported a net income of £1.1m for the year, supported by investment returns and donations, while total expenditure increased to £15.5m. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
Who funds THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD as a grant recipient include H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FARMINGTON TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £303k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £81k |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | 1 | £20k |
| THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE CASCIA TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE JIGSAW NETWORK C.I.O. | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £15.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF SOMERVILLE COLLEGE | £20.0m | £155,000-£155,999 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE RECTOR AND SCHOLARS OF EXETER COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £14.6m | — | — | within | 30.4% | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE LADY MARGARET IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £16.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD OF THE FOUNDATION OF SIR THOMAS POPE | £13.5m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF THE MANCHESTER ACADEMY AND HARRIS COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £7.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |