OXFORD ETHNOGRAPHY AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE
The Oxford Ethnography and Education Conference is held annually in September. The conference generates support networks and stimulates ethnographic research between academics working across relevant disciplines and areas of investigation. By running the conference and supporting both emerging and experienced scholars the charity has advanced education for the public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £309 at the end of the period, which is below the stated policy target of up to £2,000. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on delegate registrations and maintain this reserve level to ensure operations can continue for 12 months in the event of unforeseen incidents.
What the accounts disclose
“OEEC continues to be dependent on delegates' registration as the main source of income to sustain our activities.” — page 5
“To avoid closure if funding difficulties were to happen the trustees have agreed to keep up to £2,000 in reserves to ensure that main operations can continue for a period of 12 months in the event that unforeseen incidents occur” — page 5
“To avoid closure if funding difficulties were to happen the trustees have agreed to keep up to £2,000 in reserves to ensure that main operations can continue for a period of 12 months in the event that unforeseen incidents occur, i.e. a drop in delegate registrations, additional trustee meetings if needed throughout the year, unexpected outgoings related to core activities.” — page 5
Trustees
- DR LISA RUSSELL PHD
- DR RUTH BARLEY PHD
- Dr JONATHAN TUMMONS PHD
- Dr Shari Sabeti
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £31k | £25k |
| 31/12/2024 | £16k | £16k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £17k |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £4k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD ETHNOGRAPHY AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £309 at the end of the period, which is below the stated policy target of up to £2,000. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on delegate registrations and maintain this reserve level to ensure operations can continue for 12 months in the event of unforeseen incidents. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.