Music At Oxford

Our mission is to create and curate eclectic series of high-quality events and projects in and around Oxford for the enjoyment of all.

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Activities & Mission

Our mission is to create and curate eclectic series of high-quality events and projects in and around Oxford for the enjoyment of all.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£522,288

Latest Expenditure

£522,472

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,449

Charitable Activities £477,523

Other Trading £0

Investments £21

Other Income £26,295

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £520,065

Raising Funds £2,407

Governance £60,640

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£522,288	£522,472	£520,065	£835,310	£835,310	3 / 20
2023	£216,552	£625,325				0 / 20
2022	£319,145	£333,384				0 / 20
2021	£109,488	£142,532				0 / 20
2020	£609,370	£257,466	£231,741	£380,215	£380,215	1 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Music At Oxford

What does Music At Oxford do?

Our mission is to create and curate eclectic series of high-quality events and projects in and around Oxford for the enjoyment of all.

How much income did Music At Oxford report in 2024?

Music At Oxford reported total income of £522k and reported expenditure of £522k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Music At Oxford?

Music At Oxford has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Music At Oxford registered as a charity?

Music At Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1984 as charity number 289324. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Music At Oxford?

Music At Oxford is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Music At Oxford operate?

Music At Oxford operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Music At Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — Music At Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289324.