The Oxford Centre For Buddhist Studies
Ocbs
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1114960
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Jan. 30, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- June 29, 2006
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Company number
- 05834539
Address
- Address
- John Eccles House
Robert Robinson Avenue
Oxford Science Park
Oxford
OX4 4GP
Contact
- Phone
- 01865 274098
- steven.egan@ocbs.org
- Website
ocbs.org
Activities
The OCBS:1 promotes/supports teaching/research on Buddhist texts, social forms & history (including interdisciplinary work):a) in Oxford University; &b) in collaborations based in Oxford 2. collaborates with So-Wide to: a) raise funds for posts/bursaries in Buddhist Studies at Oxford University; & b) run University Extension courses for non-Oxford students & the general public
Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public By Holding And Administering Funds For Permanent And Temporary Teaching Posts, And Temporary Research Posts, In Buddhist Studies At Oxford University; By The Administration Of Teaching And Research Activities In Buddhist Studies Undertaken By Oxford University; And By Agreeing Arrangements For Collaboration In Respect Of Buddhist Studies Teaching And Research With The University Of Oxford (And Colleges, Faculties And Departments Within IT), And With Other Organisations Involved In Generating And Diffusing Academically Sound Information About The Buddhist Tradition.
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- Oxford
- Local Authority
- Oxfordshire
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Jan. 30, 2026On time | £59,523 | £101,061 |
| March 31, 2024 | Dec. 9, 2024On time | £205,907 | £57,359 |
| March 31, 2023 | Jan. 24, 2024On time | £32,782 | £77,658 |
| March 31, 2022 | Jan. 23, 2023On time | £44,493 | £73,831 |
| March 31, 2021 | Jan. 26, 2022On time | £89,827 | £70,589 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Charles Michael Mowat Shaw (Chair) | March 17, 2020 |
| Dr Jonathan Bernard Katz | Oct. 27, 2020 |
| Dr Justin Otzen Meiland | Oct. 21, 2021 |
| Dr Roger Farmer | Oct. 27, 2020 |
| Dr Tony Morris | Oct. 22, 2015 |
| Prof David Nicholas Gellner | April 25, 2017 |
| Professor R F Gombrich | |
| Ramesh Kapadia | May 26, 2021 |
| Venerable Khammai Dhammasami |
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