Ovo

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

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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£688,770

Latest Expenditure

£616,865

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 70.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities 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 £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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£688,770	£616,865	£434,001	£63,453	£0	0 / 36
2024	£372,920	£363,467				0 / 30
2023	£757,580	£752,387	£459,604	£6,861	£6,861	0 / 30
2022	£542,285	£502,043	£446,018	£40,442	£40,442	0 / 26
2022	£542,285	£502,043	£446,018	£40,442	£0	0 / 30

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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.

How efficient is Ovo?

Ovo has a program ratio of 63.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.