# Oxford Sports Council

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1157037 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157037)
- Latest income: £57k; spending £3,523
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oxford-sports-council

We provide grants for clubs and individuals in Oxford City to enable them to improve their sporting ability.The Town and Gown competition is jointly run by us and the Oxford University.We work with the Oxford City Council to ensure the best sporting facilities are available for the greatest number of participates.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Oxford Sports Council is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport and recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Oxford Sports Council reported income of £57k and spending of £3,523.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Oxford Sports Council in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Oxford Sports Council open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Oxford Sports Council is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Oxford Sports Council give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Oxford Sports Council?

In its latest reported year Oxford Sports Council reported income of £57k and spending of £3,523.


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