The Oxford Bibliographical Society
Analysis
The Oxford Bibliographical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, sponsors or undertakes research and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Oxford Bibliographical Society reported income of £12k and spending of £3,777, leaving 69% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £13k to £12k (-8.1%), an average of -2.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 94%. Over the whole period it spent 36% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Oxford Bibliographical Society sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sprowston Infant School Friends Association (£12k), Bleasdale School Trust (£12k) and Gerald Edelman Foundation (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
(a) to print and disseminate publications, in print and electronically;(b) to hold meetings for the discussion of questions concerning manuscripts and printed books and the arts and trades connected with them;(c) to organise visits to libraries and collections;(d) to do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the attainment of the said objects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sprowston Infant School Friends Association | Recreation Ground Rd | £12k |
| Bleasdale School Trust | Carnforth | £12k |
| Gerald Edelman Foundation | London | £12k |
| Beverley Grammar School | East Riding of Yorkshire | £12k |