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Oxford Lieder

Also known as: Oxford International Song Festival

The promotion and advancement of education in music and the arts, especially through singing, by a programme of public recitals, an annual festival, schools' projects, masterclasses, participatory workshops with singing, talks, and outreach to the disadvantaged, for the benefit of all sectors of the community in Oxford and elsewhere

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Activities & Mission

The promotion and advancement of education in music and the arts, especially through singing, by a programme of public recitals, an annual festival, schools' projects, masterclasses, participatory workshops with singing, talks, and outreach to the disadvantaged, for the benefit of all sectors of the community in Oxford and elsewhere

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£741,807
Latest Expenditure
£612,484

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% 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 £516,712
Charitable Activities £221,278
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,817
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £540,366
Raising Funds £72,118
Governance £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£741,807
£612,484£540,366£304,684£209,0596 / 30
2023
£602,889
£653,441£581,321£175,361£96,1906 / 35
2022
£673,245
£637,424£565,060£225,913£97,7546 / 35
2021
£637,620
£667,381£601,945£190,092£104,0406 / 35
2020
£505,315
£420,260£369,041£219,853£119,4515 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Lieder

What does Oxford Lieder do?

The promotion and advancement of education in music and the arts, especially through singing, by a programme of public recitals, an annual festival, schools' projects, masterclasses, participatory workshops with singing, talks, and outreach to the disadvantaged, for the benefit of all sectors of the community in Oxford and elsewhere

How much income did Oxford Lieder report in 2024?

Oxford Lieder reported total income of £742k and reported expenditure of £612k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Oxford Lieder?

Oxford Lieder has a program ratio of 72.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Oxford Lieder registered as a charity?

Oxford Lieder was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2005 as charity number 1111458. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Oxford Lieder?

Oxford Lieder is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Lieder operate?

Oxford Lieder operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Lieder a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Lieder is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111458.

Details

Address
37 FAIRACRES ROAD
OXFORD
OX4 1TH
Registration Date
26 September 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4017872
Charity Number
1111458

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Trustees

Andrew Hamish Forsyth
Also governs 3 other charities
Charles Edmund Francis Naylor
Also governs 2 other charities
Dame Hilary Boulding
JULIAN HALL
Nicola Creed DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip Alastair Winston
Professor Lord John Richard Krebs Kt FRS
SARAH TAYLOR

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Oxford International Song Festival

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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