Oxford Contemporary Music
Also known as: Oxford Festival of Contemporary Music, Ocm
OCM aims to promote high quality new music for a wide range of local and national audiences by staging and promoting performances, commissioning new work, and by deepening understanding and appreciation of musical cultures from within the UK and worldwide.
Activities & Mission
OCM aims to promote high quality new music for a wide range of local and national audiences by staging and promoting performances, commissioning new work, and by deepening understanding and appreciation of musical cultures from within the UK and worldwide.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £274,289 | £256,116 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £248,275 | £273,582 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £228,811 | £251,987 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £241,908 | £222,351 | 0 / 19 | |||
| 2021 | £235,281 | £217,366 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Contemporary Music
What does Oxford Contemporary Music do?
OCM aims to promote high quality new music for a wide range of local and national audiences by staging and promoting performances, commissioning new work, and by deepening understanding and appreciation of musical cultures from within the UK and worldwide.
How much income did Oxford Contemporary Music report in 2025?
Oxford Contemporary Music reported total income of £274k and reported expenditure of £256k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Oxford Contemporary Music registered as a charity?
Oxford Contemporary Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1997 as charity number 1062845. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Oxford Contemporary Music?
Oxford Contemporary Music 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 Oxford Contemporary Music operate?
Oxford Contemporary Music operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Oxford Contemporary Music a registered charity?
Yes — Oxford Contemporary Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062845.
Details
Headington Hill Hall
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
OX3 0BP
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Also Known As
- Oxford Festival of Contemporary Music
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