WOLFSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
In conjunction with the University of Oxford, the College provides academic and pastoral support for 650 graduate students, recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. Students develop academically, advance their leadership qualities and communication skills and prepare to play full and effective roles in society. Early career support for developing academics is also provided.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources amounted to £13.6 million, with total expenditure of £11.1 million, resulting in a net increase in funds. Free reserves at the year-end were £5.7 million, while total funds stood at £116.2 million, including £70.6 million in endowment capital.
What the accounts disclose
“The College’s reserves policy is: to maintain sufficient free reserves to enable it to meet its short-term financial obligations in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall; to allow the College to be managed efficiently; and to provide a buffer that would ensure uninterrupted services.” — page 11
“The College holds 100% of the issued share capital in Wolfson Oxford Developments Limited (WODL), a company providing design & build construction services to the College.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/06/2015)
Trustees
- Dr Chihab El Khachab
- Dr ERICA CHARTERS
- Dr Frederique Helene Duyrat
- Dr Huw Thomas David
- Dr JAMES LEWIS
- Dr John William Hanson
- Dr Konstantinos Kamnitsas
- Dr Liam Anthony McNamara
- Dr Meron-Martin Piotrkowski
- Dr Mohsen Mosleh
- Dr Moritz Riede
- Dr Nayanika Mathur
- Dr Rachel Elizabeth Wood
- Dr Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw Vevaina
- Emily Victoria Eastham
- PROFESSOR BETTINA LANGE
- PROFESSOR CHRISTINA REDFIELD
- PROFESSOR DAVID TAYLOR
- PROFESSOR DE MELO WOLFGANG
- PROFESSOR ELLEKE BOEHMER
- PROFESSOR FRANCES GARDNER
- PROFESSOR JACOB DAHL
- PROFESSOR JAN FELLERER
- PROFESSOR JONATHAN BARRETT
- PROFESSOR JONATHAN PILA
- PROFESSOR Linda Mulcahy
- PROFESSOR MARC VENTRESCA
- PROFESSOR MATTHEW COSTA
- PROFESSOR Matthew Rushworth
- PROFESSOR NIKITA SUD
- PROFESSOR PAUL JARVIS
- PROFESSOR PETER CHARLES STEWART
- PROFESSOR RICK SCHULTING
- PROFESSOR VLATKO VEDRAL
- PROFESSOR ZEYNEP YUREKLI-GORKAY
- Professor Adnan Naseemullah
- Professor Alain Fouad George
- Professor Annina Barbara Schmid
- Professor Arjune Sen
- Professor David William RAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £13.6m | £11.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £11.8m | £10.5m |
| 31/07/2023 | £11.5m | £8.8m |
| 31/07/2022 | £15.0m | £8.9m |
| 31/07/2021 | £9.5m | £7.4m |
Common questions
Is WOLFSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources amounted to £13.6 million, with total expenditure of £11.1 million, resulting in a net increase in funds. Free reserves at the year-end were £5.7 million, while total funds stood at £116.2 million, including £70.6 million in endowment capital. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wellers.
Who funds WOLFSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOLFSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD as a grant recipient include ASPEN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPEN TRUST | FY2022 | £50k | grant made as part of the donation received in 2021 from Mingulay Prewell Trust |
| ASPEN TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | River meadow conservation project (Note: Note 9 lists 0 for 2023, but text mentions continued funding. However, strictly following Note 9 table which details 'G |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £7.1m |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £303k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £63k |
| LOB'S CHARITY | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF WOLFSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- THE RECTOR AND SCHOLARS OF EXETER COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- THE WARDEN AND SCHOLARS OF THE HOUSE OR COLLEGE OF SCHOLARS OF MERTON IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- THE MASTER AND FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE GREAT HALL OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMONLY CALLED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- NUFFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD OF THE FOUNDATION OF SIR THOMAS POPE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLFSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £13.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF WOLFSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £14.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE RECTOR AND SCHOLARS OF EXETER COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £14.6m | — | — | within | 30.4% | no doubt |
| THE WARDEN AND SCHOLARS OF THE HOUSE OR COLLEGE OF SCHOLARS OF MERTON IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £20.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MASTER AND FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE GREAT HALL OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMONLY CALLED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £23.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 4 | below | — | no doubt |
| NUFFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £14.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |