Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust

Also known as: The Oxford Philomusica Trust

PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS, INCLUDING THE CARRYING ON OF ACTIVITIES OF THE ORCHESTRA KNOWN AS THE OXFORD PHILHARMONIC, AND PROMOTE THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF SUCH CHARITABLE BODIES AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £2,690,071; 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: general charitable purposes, 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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,094,814

Latest Expenditure

£2,690,071

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,813,461

Charitable Activities £1,273,632

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,721

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,690,071

Raising Funds £0

Governance £18,051

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,094,814	£2,690,071	£2,690,071	£1,213,908	£1,213,908	12 / 18
2024	£2,945,208	£2,788,719	£2,788,719	£809,165	£809,165	12 / 19
2023	£2,988,493	£2,741,091	£2,741,091	£652,676	£652,676	11 / 21
2022	£1,955,148	£1,981,428	£1,981,428	£405,274	£405,274	10 / 21
2021	£1,063,307	£1,043,232	£1,043,232	£431,554	£431,554	10 / 31

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust

What does Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust do?

How much income did Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust report in 2025?

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust reported total income of £3.09m and reported expenditure of £2.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust registered as a charity?

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2000 as charity number 1084256. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust?

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust operate?

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084256.