THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES
To provide the resources for international scholars to prepare to advanced degrees in missiology and related topics.To gather, publish and disseminate literature on mission and theological topics.To coordinate study and research amongst those engaged in mission at international, national and local levels.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted income decreased to £777,608 from £852,821 in the prior year, while unrestricted expenditure fell slightly to £792,556. The charity reports that its level of unrestricted reserves is adequate to meet its policy target of four months' expenditure, and the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Fees receivable (£554,782) decreased by £93,189 against the previous year (£647,971).” — page 9
“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 four months’ expenditure.” — page 11
“There was a total income received of £35,338 from Regnum Books for management fees and intercompany expenses. Fees of £17,446 were also paid mostly relating to EMW Grant. The transactions were deemed to be in line with the charity's objectives and were undertaken at arm's length.” — page 33
“Regnum Books Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Charity and is currently dormant. The Charity owns the two issued shares of Regnum Books Limited, shown under investments. At the balance sheet date, the total capital and reserves of Regnum Books Limited was £2. The Charity continues to use Regnum Books as a trading name for certain publishing activities.” — page 33
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr Paul Bendor-Samuel — Executive Director
- Dr Paul Bendor-Samuel — Programme Director
- Dr Mee-Yan Cheung-Judge — Dean (for initial cohorts)
- Josiah Watters — Programme Dean
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dr David Musiande Kasali
- Dr Ruth Padilla DeBorst
- Ian William Hilary Smith
- Ivan Morris Satyavrata
- Jane Ellen Diggs Overstreet
- John Colin Heyward
- Nigel Roy Cotton
- Rev Hong-Joo Kim
- Sophie Van Houtryve
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.3m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income decreased to £777,608 from £852,821 in the prior year, while unrestricted expenditure fell slightly to £792,556. The charity reports that its level of unrestricted reserves is adequate to meet its policy target of four months' expenditure, and the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Craufurd Hale Audit Services Limited.
Who funds THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES as a grant recipient include THE BROOKSIDE TRUST, THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST, CHINESE CHURCH IN LONDON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BROOKSIDE TRUST | FY2025 | £300k | Advance Christian education and learning |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | FY2025 | £35k | |
| CHINESE CHURCH IN LONDON | FY2022 | £1k | Mission work |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- KINGDOM APOSTOLIC EMPOWERMENT CENTRE
- THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES
- OXFORD ECONOMIC PAPERS ASSOCIATION
- THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES UK
- DOMINICAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CIO
- CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM APOSTOLIC EMPOWERMENT CENTRE | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES | £6.0m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| OXFORD ECONOMIC PAPERS ASSOCIATION | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES UK | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOMINICAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CIO | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |