MUSEUM OF OXFORD DEVELOPMENT TRUST
The aim of the Trust is to raise funds for the development and continued support of the Museum of Oxford.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,738 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total funds carried forward increasing to £155,832. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £42,333, while the charity released £46,561 to support the Museum of Oxford. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- David Paul Julerchair
- BOB PRICE
- Charlotte Anne Englishby
- Harvey George Fagg
- Josephine Claire Niala
- Kate Alice Blessington
- Katherine Hammond
- Simon James Kingsnorth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £69k | £47k |
| 31/07/2024 | £107k | £21k |
| 31/07/2023 | £31k | £92k |
| 31/07/2022 | £103k | £30k |
| 31/07/2021 | £39k | £119k |
Common questions
Is MUSEUM OF OXFORD DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,738 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total funds carried forward increasing to £155,832. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £42,333, while the charity released £46,561 to support the Museum of Oxford. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MUSEUM OF OXFORD DEVELOPMENT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSEUM OF OXFORD DEVELOPMENT TRUST as a grant recipient include THE TOLKIEN TRUST, THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | FY2021 | £30k | |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2019 | £10k | Oxford Revisited |