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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

Grants

Oxford Lieder makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£644,614
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£709,923
Latest Expenditure
£644,614

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 44.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £482,061
Charitable Activities £224,540
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,322
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £584,578
Raising Funds £60,036
Governance £227,314
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£709,923
£644,614£584,578£369,993£253,1425 / 35
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

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 2025?

Oxford Lieder reported total income of £710k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 September 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4017872
Charity Number
1111458

Trustees

Andrew Hamish Forsyth
Also governs 3 other charities
Charles Edmund Francis Naylor
Also governs 1 other charity
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

Also Known As

  • Oxford International Song Festival

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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