--- title: "Oxford Sports Council — check charity number 1157037 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oxford Sports Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157037. Education/training charity based in Cheyne Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-sports-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:53:06.791Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oxford Sports Council is a registered charity (number 1157037) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £56,961 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Oxford Sports Council? Registered charity number 1157037 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cheyne Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £56,961 ## What does Oxford Sports Council do? 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. ## What causes is Oxford Sports Council registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Sports Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxford Sports Council is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=oxford-sports-council&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oxford Sports Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Oxford Sports Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157037) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Oxford Sports Council's charity number? Oxford Sports Council's charity number is 1157037. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157037? Search 1157037 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Oxford Sports Council do? 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. Does Oxford Sports Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Sports Council. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Oxford Sports Council? Oxford Sports Council does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157037).