The Oxford University Conservative Association, commonly known as OUCA, was founded in 1924 and is not only one of the oldest student political organisations in the country but with a current membership of over 650 is one of the largest. The Association has been one of the foremost stomping grounds of Conservative politicians. Amongst its alumni are countless luminaries within the Conservative Party over the past eighty years – including several Cabinet ministers and even Prime Ministers. Former Presidents of the Association include Margaret Thatcher, Edward Heath and William Hague, Lord Rees-Mogg and Nick Robinson.

All the current members of OUCA are members of the University, whether graduate or under-graduate and all have paid a subscription fee, currently £15, to join.

OUCA is a large politically motivated organisation with a membership that goes from strength to strength. One of the main reasons for its size and 80 years of popularity is its broad appeal and the diversity of activities that it offer our members; such activities include: speaker meetings, campaigning, Port and Policy and social events.

During election times, OUCA is a strong campaigning force in Oxford and it usually puts at least two of its members forward for local elections. The main aim of the Association is to put forward the Conservative cause in the University and has in recent times enjoyed a large amount of support from Conservative Central Office and many Shadow-Cabinet ministers.