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Worcester College (Oxford) Endowment
Worcester College Oxford Endowment traces its origins to a 1714 bequest by Sir Thomas Cookes. The structure channels returns into fellowships, basic research...
Overview
Worcester College Oxford Endowment traces its origins to a 1714 bequest by Sir Thomas Cookes. The structure channels returns into fellowships, basic research and student support at the college. The endowment holds the main college site on Walton Street plus commercial and residential buildings in central Oxford. It maintains gardens and a lake as part of the physical estate. Geographic scope remains confined to the United Kingdom. David Isaac serves as Provost and trustee alongside chair David Richard Loevner. Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, an alumnus, made a £30 million gift in 2023. The endowment belongs to the Conference of Colleges network. Governance ties the endowment directly to Worcester College leadership rather than an external investment office.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1714
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Oxford
Corporate office
Oxford, United Kingdom
Principals
David Richard Loevner
Chair of the Worcester College Oxford Endowment Trust
David Isaac
Provost of Worcester College and Trustee of the Endowment Trust
Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones
Trustee of the Endowment Trust
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Worcester College Oxford Endowment?
David Richard Loevner serves as chair of the Endowment Trust. David Isaac, Provost of Worcester College, also acts as trustee.
How is Worcester College Oxford Endowment related to the University of Oxford?
Worcester College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford. The endowment supports that college exclusively.
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