THE OXFORD BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
Registration #1162319 · Registered
www.oxbibsoc.org.uksecretary@oxbibsoc.org.uk
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD BODLEIAN LIBRARY OX1 3BG
(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.
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About THE OXFORD BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
THE OXFORD BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1162319). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE OXFORD BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY reported a total income of £27,603 and total expenditure of £12,409, a spending ratio of 45% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, THE OXFORD BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: (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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 45.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £27,603 | £12,409 | 45% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026