THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF MANSFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
A constituent college of the University of Oxford providing higher education to undergraduate and graduate students.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased to £79.6m, with unrestricted general funds improving from a negative balance to a positive £1.3m. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of increasing free reserves to £3m, noting that the current position is below this aim. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“£170,001 - £180,000 1 171,250” — page 40
“The College holds general unrestricted funds of £1.2k (2024 £-1.6k)with an aim to increase the reserve to £3m.” — page 15
“During the year the College made payments totalling £3,695 (2024: £1 619) to Keiko Ikeuchi, the wife of Paul Lodge, a trustee, for photography services.” — page 43
“During the year the College made payments totalling £4,786 (2024: £6,144) to Phil Harriss, the partner of Ros Ballaster, a trustee, for editorial and proof-reading services.” — page 43
“During the year the College made payments totalling £3,695 (2024: £1 619) to Keiko Ikeuchi, the wife of Paul Lodge, a trustee, for photography services.” — page 43
“During the year the College made payments totalling £4,786 (2024: £6,144) to Phil Harriss, the partner of Ros Ballaster, a trustee, for editorial and proof-reading services.” — page 43
“During the year the College made payments totalling £3,695 (2024: £1 619) to Keiko Ikeuchi, the wife of Paul Lodge, a trustee, for photography services.” — page 43
“During the year the College made payments totalling £4,786 (2024: £6,144) to Phil Harriss, the partner of Ros Ballaster, a trustee, for editorial and proof-reading services.” — page 43
“The College has one wholly owned non-charitable subsidiary, Mansfield College Developments Limited (MCDL)” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Helen Mountfieldchair
- Clement Irwin Brohier
- DR HELEN LACEY PHD
- DR KATHERINE MORRIS DPHIL
- Dr ANDREW GOSLER
- Dr Amber Murrey-Ndewa
- Dr Christopher Pulte
- Dr Christopher Salamone
- Dr Inbar Levy
- Elisabeth Virginia Bechtold
- Elizabeth Drummond
- James Colman
- Lyndsey Victoria Jenkins
- PROFESSOR ALISON SALVESEN DPHIL
- PROFESSOR CHRIS MARTIN DPHIL
- PROFESSOR DEREK MCCORMACK DPHIL
- PROFESSOR HELEN MARGETTS DPHIL
- PROFESSOR JAMES MARROW D PHIL
- PROFESSOR JASON SMITH
- PROFESSOR JOCELYN BELL-BURNELL
- PROFESSOR MARINA GALANO D PHIL
- PROFESSOR MICHELE MENDELSSOHN DPHIL
- PROFESSOR PAUL LODGE DPHIL
- PROFESSOR ROSALIND BALLASTER DPHIL
- PROFESSOR STEPHEN BLUNDELL DPHIL
- PROFESSOR STEVE BILLER
- Professor Andrew Allan Higgins
- Professor Basak Cali
- Professor Carl Frey
- Professor Catherine Mary Elizabeth O'Regan
- Professor David Leopold
- Professor Ian Griffiths
- Professor JON CHAPMAN
- Professor Jennifer Ruth Strawbridge
- Professor Mark McInroy
- Professor Matthew David Cook
- Professor Mehmet Sinan Acikgoz
- Professor Peter Keevash
- Professor Rachel Murray
- Professor Sara Bernardini
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £15.1m | £10.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £10.5m | £8.4m |
| 31/07/2023 | £34.8m | £8.4m |
| 31/07/2022 | £14.8m | £8.5m |
| 31/07/2021 | £7.9m | £6.8m |
Common questions
Is THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF MANSFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased to £79.6m, with unrestricted general funds improving from a negative balance to a positive £1.3m. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of increasing free reserves to £3m, noting that the current position is below this aim. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF MANSFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £170,001 - £180,000 band.
Who funds THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF MANSFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF MANSFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD as a grant recipient include THE MCBAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MCBAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £358k | |
| THE MCBAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £171k | |
| THE MCBAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £100k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE FARMINGTON TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £303k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £63k |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | 1 | £20k |
| THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 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 MANSFIELD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £15.1m | £170,001 - £180,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF THE MANCHESTER ACADEMY AND HARRIS COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £7.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF SOMERVILLE COLLEGE | £20.0m | £155,000-£155,999 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £15.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE LADY MARGARET IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £16.7m | — | — | 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 |