# Oxford Peace Research Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1098298 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098298)
- Website: https://www.politics.ox.ac.uk/cis/cis-research-oxford-network-of-peace-studies-oxpeace.html
- Latest income: £5,427; spending £6,524
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oxford-peace-research-trust

Promoting and supporting the development of interdisciplinary graduate Studies in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,427 | £6,524 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,233 | £877 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,567 | £7,689 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,119 | £805 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £2,817 | £5,469 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to advance education at university level by promoting, funding, endowing the foundation of a multi-disciplinary 'centre for Peace Research', or ' centre for Peace and conflict studies', at Oxford; the centre would serve as a resource for students, teachers, researchers and other engaged in the study of the causes and consequences of conflict and the conditions and processes which build or maintain Peace.2) to advance education at university level by supporting and funding teaching and Research in the field of Peace and conflict studies, primarily at the proposed centre; and by funding the dissemination of the results of such Research, and the development of links with practitioners.3) to advance public education in the field of Peace and conflict studies by promoting open lectures, seminars and conferences, and by supporting other educational initiatives for this purpose.

## What it funds

Oxford Peace Research Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Oxford Peace Research Trust reported income of £5,427 and spending of £6,524. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £21.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Oxford Peace Research Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (politics.ox.ac.uk) 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 Oxford Peace Research Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Oxford Peace Research Trust fund?

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

### Does Oxford Peace Research Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Oxford Peace Research Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Oxford Peace Research Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £6,524. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,273 a year.

### How large is Oxford Peace Research Trust?

In its latest reported year Oxford Peace Research Trust reported income of £5,427 and spending of £6,524.


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