PHOTOGRAPHY OXFORD
To advance education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of photography and the arts, in particular through the delivery of biennial festivals of international photography in Oxford.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £38,942, exceeding the stated policy target of £4,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £47,387, driven by significant voluntary income and charitable activity receipts, with no disclosed liabilities other than minor creditors.
What the accounts disclose
“Open Call Entry Fees 28,800”
“The aim of our reserves policy is to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level that equates to at least three months and at most six months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 7
Trustees
- Nicholas George Houghchair
- Cheryl Newman
- Edward Tyrrell Gibb
- JUGDIP PARMAR
- Jane Smith
- Megan Ringrose
- Mx Haley Drolet
- Paul Francis Bullivant
- Samantha Anne McGuire
- Samuel John Isaacs
- Tegan Louise Rush
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £96k | £49k |
| 31/08/2024 | £28k | £13k |
| 31/08/2023 | £51k | £60k |
| 31/08/2022 | £39k | £48k |
| 31/08/2021 | £40k | £32k |
Common questions
Is PHOTOGRAPHY OXFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £38,942, exceeding the stated policy target of £4,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £47,387, driven by significant voluntary income and charitable activity receipts, with no disclosed liabilities other than minor creditors. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PHOTOGRAPHY OXFORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PHOTOGRAPHY OXFORD as a grant recipient include THE TOLKIEN TRUST, BARNSBURY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | FY2021 | £80k | |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | FY2023 | £28k | |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| BARNSBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |