OXFORD CENTRE FOR TRAINING RESEARCH ADVOCACY AND DIALOGUE
Promoting religion through training, research, advocacy and dialogue bya) promoting and conducting research and disseminating the useful results thereof.b) the promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public by educating the public in different religious beliefs and promoting knowledge and mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £127,458, which is above the charity's policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The trustees consider the current level of funding adequate to support the continuation of work programs, although they note that further support is necessary for future projects.
What the accounts disclose
“Received From £ Sophos 1,000 R Hodgson 1,000 Stewardship Foundation 2,000 Stiftung 1,502”
“It is the policy of the charity to build up sufficient unrestricted funds, which, are the free reserves of the Charity, to a level which equates to approximately three months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“The Trustees of The Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue Ltd are indebted to Stanhill Foundation for providing office space and administrative support during the year, free of charge. The value placed on these services by the Trustees is £15,000 p.a.” — page 13
“One of the Trustees, Monsignor M J Nazir-Ali, receives a salary from the charity for his post as Executive Director; the payment of such functional salary has been approved by the Charity Cornmissioners.” — page 14
“The Trustees of The Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue Ltd are indebted to Stanhill Foundation for providing office space and administrative support during the year, free of charge. The value placed on these services by the Trustees is £15,000 p.a.” — page 13
“One of the Trustees, Monsignor M J Nazir-Ali, receives a salary from the charity for his post as Executive Director; the payment of such functional salary has been approved by the Charity Cornmissioners.” — page 14
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06717794
Company officers (Companies House)
- CARPANI, Karl Augustus, Reverend on trustee list
- AVANN, Penelope Joyce, Canon on trustee list
- MADHUKAR, Cecil on trustee list
- MARSHALL, Azad on trustee list
- NAZIR-ALI, Michael James, Monsignor on trustee list
- SUGDEN, Christopher Michael Neville, Canon Dr not on trustee list
Trustees
- Rev Azad Marshallchair
- CANON DR CHRISTOPHER SUDGEN
- CANON PENELOPE AVANN
- CECIL MADHUKAR
- REVD KARL AUGUSTUS CARPANI
- RT REV DR MICHAEL NAZIR-ALI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £41k | £97k |
| 31/05/2024 | £88k | £115k |
| 31/05/2023 | £93k | £96k |
| 31/05/2022 | £117k | £56k |
| 31/05/2021 | £220k | £108k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD CENTRE FOR TRAINING RESEARCH ADVOCACY AND DIALOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £127,458, which is above the charity's policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The trustees consider the current level of funding adequate to support the continuation of work programs, although they note that further support is necessary for future projects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OXFORD CENTRE FOR TRAINING RESEARCH ADVOCACY AND DIALOGUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OXFORD CENTRE FOR TRAINING RESEARCH ADVOCACY AND DIALOGUE as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | FY2022 | £8k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS) | FY2021 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS) | FY2022 | £62 | Boxes, donations special collections & special events |