# Headington Action

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170517 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170517)
- Website: https://www.headingtonaction.org
- Latest income: £27.3k; spending £27.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/headington-action

Within the Headington Neighbourhood Plan area we:Manage the weekly Headingon Market and recycle the profits into community projectsProvide grants to local groupsPlan and manage the annual Headington FestivalSponsor the Headington Neighbourhood Plan and associated Transport and Planning GroupsWork jointly with local partners/stakeholders to promote Headington

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £27.3k | £27.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11.8k | £16.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £28.3k | £39.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £92.5k | £87.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £27k | £12.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of thethe objects of the CIO are to:a) promote the benefit of those who live, work and study in Headington (as identified within the Headington neighbourhood plan, hereafter called the locality) by working with the inhabitants, together with voluntary, commercial and other organisations and local authorities to promote the area, civic pride, community projects and environmental improvements; in a common effort to advance education and to reduce social depravation, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitantsb) promote other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined;c) work within the framework of current equality legislation and to give particular consideration to the need to encourage participation by under-represented groups.

## What it funds

Headington Action is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Headington Action reported income of £27.3k and spending of £27.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £184k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Headington Action in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (headingtonaction.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Headington Action open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Headington Action is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Headington Action fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.

### Does Headington Action give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Headington Action makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Headington Action give each year?

The register does not break out Headington Action's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £27.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £36.8k a year.

### How large is Headington Action?

In its latest reported year Headington Action reported income of £27.3k and spending of £27.8k.


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