The Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies
The Oxford Centre For Vaishnava And Hindu Studies, Ochs
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1074458
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- March 1, 1999
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- OXFORD CENTRE FOR HINDU STUDIES
13-15 MAGDALEN STREET
OXFORD
OX1 3AE
Contact
- Phone
- 01865304300
- [email protected]
- Website
ochs.org.uk
Activities
The principal aim of the Centre, founded in 1997, is the study of Hindu culture, religion, languages, literature, philosophy, history, arts, and society, in all periods and in all parts of the world. All Hindu traditions are included.
Objects: The Advancement Of Education In The Field Of Hindu Studies, Which Expression Shall In These Objects Be Deemed To Include Teaching And Studies Of The Language Pertaining To Hinduism, Hindu Literature And Subjects Which Are, In The Opinion Of The Board Of Governors, Ancillary Thereto And In Connection Therewith To Provide Or Assist In The Provision Of A Centre And Facilities For Post Graduate Research In Hindu Studies And Translation Of Pertaining Languages And Other Works, And The Compilation And Maintenance Of An Archive Relating To Hindu Communities
Classification
- How
- Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1,140,644 | £863,699 | £1,640,989 | 9 | |
| March 31, 2024 | £436,288 | £733,917 | — | — | |
| March 31, 2023 | £1,301,232 | £612,134 | £1,648,361 | 8 | |
| March 31, 2022 | £611,368 | £507,722 | £978,338 | 10 | |
| March 31, 2021 | £780,138 | £589,557 | £937,692 | 10 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Lord Navnit Dholakia OBE DL (Chair) | |
| Azad Shivdasani | Oct. 6, 2015 |
| Ajay Piramal | Oct. 6, 2015 |
| Madhu Ruia | June 25, 2015 |
| Professor Diwakar Acharya | June 23, 2016 |
| Professor Mark Smith | Sept. 6, 2015 |
| Professor Mark Edwards | June 27, 2013 |
| Pujan Patel | March 23, 2017 |
| Ramesh Venkataraman | June 27, 2013 |
| Shaunaka Rishi Das |