OXYGEN
To engage with young people in Kingston and London area, particularly those in need, and deliver a programme of activities, projects and events that build their spiritual, social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. To support other churches, voluntary organisations and community partners to develop initiatives that improve the lives of young people and help them achieve their potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased slightly from £103,786 to £102,841, with unrestricted reserves falling from £66,013 to £74,131 (note: unrestricted funds actually increased in the balance sheet reconciliation, but the text states reserves were used up in previous years; the current year shows a net movement of -£945). The trustees report that staffing costs were reduced due to financial constraints and the use of reserves in prior years, but resources are deemed adequate for continuing operations with no material uncertainty disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“It is therefore the aim of the trustees to retain between 3 and 6 months operating costs as free reserves that are not invested in tangible fixed assets.” — page 31
“During the year the Charity received donations of £32,139 (2024 - £36,561) from Oxygen Trust. Oxygen Trust and Oxygen CIO are controlled by the same Trustees.” — page 36
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/07/2024)
Trustees
- Richard Caldwellchair
- PETER WILKINS
- PROFESSOR BRIAN MAXWELL AUSTEN
- Rita Keeya
- Tracey O'Shea
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £285k | £286k |
| 31/08/2024 | £261k | £294k |
| 31/08/2023 | £266k | £306k |
| 31/08/2022 | £179k | £147k |
| 31/08/2021 | £127k | £102k |
Common questions
Is OXYGEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased slightly from £103,786 to £102,841, with unrestricted reserves falling from £66,013 to £74,131 (note: unrestricted funds actually increased in the balance sheet reconciliation, but the text states reserves were used up in previous years; the current year shows a net movement of -£945). The trustees report that staffing costs were reduced due to financial constraints and the use of reserves in prior years, but resources are deemed adequate for continuing operations with no material uncertainty disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OXYGEN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OXYGEN as a grant recipient include THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN VALUES, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON, Richmond Foundation, KINGSTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NEW MALDEN & COOMBE, CHRIST CHURCH & ST JOHN'S.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £30k | Knife Crime Community Fund 2019-20 |
| UK government | 03/09/2018 | £30k | Knife Crime Community Fund 18-19 |
| UK government | — | £18k | Knife Crime Community Fund 17-18 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £175k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £46k |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £43k |
| OCEAN REGENERATION TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| CENTRE FOR THE ACCELERATION OF SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY | 1 | £15k |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
Charities like this
- OXFORD KILBURN YOUTH TRUST
- RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN
- OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS
- THE FRIENDS OF ST EBBE'S TRUST
- KINGSTON VOLUNTARY ACTION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXYGEN | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORD KILBURN YOUTH TRUST | £149k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £341k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE FRIENDS OF ST EBBE'S TRUST | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |