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Ovo

to promote and advance the education of the public in the arts, in particular the performing arts.

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Activities & Mission

to promote and advance the education of the public in the arts, in particular the performing arts.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£688,770
Latest Expenditure
£616,865

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 70.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £48,774
Charitable Activities £386,148
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £253,848

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £434,001
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £182,864

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£688,770
£616,865£434,001£63,453£00 / 36
2024
£372,920
£363,4670 / 30
2023
£757,580
£752,387£459,604£6,861£6,8610 / 30
2022
£542,285
£502,043£446,018£40,442£40,4420 / 26
2022
£542,285
£502,043£446,018£40,442£00 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ovo

What does Ovo do?

to promote and advance the education of the public in the arts, in particular the performing arts.

How much income did Ovo report in 2025?

Ovo reported total income of £689k and reported expenditure of £617k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ovo registered as a charity?

Ovo was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 2014 as charity number 1159409. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Ovo?

Ovo is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ovo operate?

Ovo operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ovo a registered charity?

Yes — Ovo is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159409.

Details

Address
Maltings Theatre
Level 2
The Maltings
St Albans
AL1 3HL
Registration Date
1 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5049297
Charity Number
1159409

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Trustees

Adam Dominic Nichols
Andrew Sawford
Professor Timothy John Boatswain

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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