OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETY
The object of the CIO is to educate the public in the performing arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a loss of £29,693, reducing its reserves from £100,995 to £71,303. The independent examiner notes that the society remains at financial risk, being 'a poor selling show or two away from financial difficulty' due to the high costs of large-scale productions. Despite this, the trustees report that the charity is 'well-placed' to continue operations with over £70,000 in cash reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Our primary sources of funds are ticket sales, membership fees, gift aid and patrons contributions.” — page 6
“The society aims to keep the cost of 50-100% of a production in reserve.” — page 6
“Without significant cash reserves the society remains a poor selling show or two away from financial difficulty. A tough year was seen financially with 2 large scale theatre shows, with a material (£30k) loss which reduces those reserves. As in prior years the committee will need to continue to monitor the cash reserves closely for the foreseeable future.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/03/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (25/03/2021)
Trustees
- Antonio Rolandelli
- Charlotte Coyne
- Kim Edith Osmond
- Laurence Cramp
- Lola Chapman
- MARILYN MOORE
- Molly Grace
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £137k | £167k |
| 31/07/2024 | £215k | £216k |
| 31/07/2023 | £114k | £86k |
| 31/07/2022 | £137k | £152k |
| 31/07/2021 | £12k | £1k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a loss of £29,693, reducing its reserves from £100,995 to £71,303. The independent examiner notes that the society remains at financial risk, being 'a poor selling show or two away from financial difficulty' due to the high costs of large-scale productions. Despite this, the trustees report that the charity is 'well-placed' to continue operations with over £70,000 in cash reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.