# Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1073290 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1073290)
- Company number: 03564972
- Latest income: £176; spending £2,674
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oxford-trust-for-islamic-studies

The principal activities of the Charity are to support the advancement of education and research for the public benefit in the field of Islamic Studies which expression shall be deemed to include the studies of those arts and sciences derived from or of relevance to the Islamic tradition and subjects which are ancilliary to them.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £176 | £2,674 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £228 | £1,218 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £223 | £1,213 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £87 | £1,120 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2 | £1,009 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of an understanding of Islam and respect for its values and traditions through the promotion of education and research for the public benefit in the field of Islamic Studies, which expression shall be deemed to include the Studies of those arts and sciences derived from or of relevance to Islam and the Islamic world and subjects which in the opinion of the charity are ancillary to them

## What it funds

Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies 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 and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies reported income of £176 and spending of £2,674. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £7,234 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 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 Trust for Islamic Studies open for applications now?

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

### Where does Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies give each year?

The register does not break out Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £2,674. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,447 a year.

### How large is Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies?

In its latest reported year Oxford Trust for Islamic Studies reported income of £176 and spending of £2,674.


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