PUSEY HOUSE CIO
The CIO exists to perpetuate the memory of Dr Pusey by;* the maintenance of the institution known as Pusey House as a house of sacred learning;*the affording of religious help and counsel to members of the University of Oxford; and*the promotion of theological study and holiness of life.This is principally achieved by means of the stipends allocated to the members of the Chapter.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income increase of £236,904 for the period, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £5,295,250. The trustees report that free reserves of £404,878 are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, consistent with their stated policy. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dr John Cooper
- Dr Nigel Roy Aston
- Emma Joy Gregory
- Frances Buckley
- Marina Margaret Tinsdale Jones
- Matthew Chinery
- Mike Murray
- Paul Richard Charles Adam-Boland
- REVD JONATHAN WARWICK BESWICK
- Rev David Stanton
- Rev Simon Walsh
- Sally Ann Firth
- The Rt Revd Dr Michael Langrish
- The Venerable Luke MILLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £714k | £548k |
| 31/12/2024 | £577k | £605k |
| 31/12/2023 | £377k | £547k |
| 31/12/2022 | £472k | £534k |
| 31/12/2021 | £541k | £410k |
Common questions
Is PUSEY HOUSE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income increase of £236,904 for the period, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £5,295,250. The trustees report that free reserves of £404,878 are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, consistent with their stated policy. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
Who funds PUSEY HOUSE CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PUSEY HOUSE CIO as a grant recipient include THE ANGLO-CATHOLIC ORDINATION CANDIDATES FUND, MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANGLO-CATHOLIC ORDINATION CANDIDATES FUND | FY2024 | £30k | Block grant |
| THE ANGLO-CATHOLIC ORDINATION CANDIDATES FUND | FY2023 | £30k | Block grant |
| THE ANGLO-CATHOLIC ORDINATION CANDIDATES FUND | FY2021 | £30k | Block grant |
| THE ANGLO-CATHOLIC ORDINATION CANDIDATES FUND | FY2022 | £30k | Block grant |
| MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PONTOON TRUST | 1 | £1.9m |
| THE ENNISMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- TRINITY CHURCH OXFORD
- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION CIO
- RELIGIOUS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX CIO
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RUSCOMBE AND TWYFORD
- THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE POGES, OXFORD DIOCES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUSEY HOUSE CIO | £714k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH OXFORD | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION CIO | £399k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RELIGIOUS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX CIO | £14.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RUSCOMBE AND TWYFORD | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £15.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |