OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS LIMITED
To provide opportunities for artists and to provide facilities for artists to present their work to the public and for the public to have open access to the work of local artists
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £19,418 for the year, primarily due to a non-recurring legacy in the prior year and reduced sales commission. Despite the deficit, cash balances increased to £89,736, and the trustees indicate underlying financial stability while prioritizing the rebuilding of reserves. Total funds at year-end were £213,191, with unrestricted reserves of £68,016 falling slightly below the stated policy target of £70,000.
What the accounts disclose
“At year end, available reserves were £68,016 (2024: £58,068).”
“On 25th October 2021 a new trading subsidiary, Oxmarket Trading Limited (Company Number 13701979), was incorporated to take on the operations of the shop.” — page 14
Trustees
- Kate FitzGerald
- LOUISE MYLES
- Louise Goldsmith
- Lucia Anna Barbato
- Martyn Bell
- Rebecca Harris
- Stephen Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £119k | £139k |
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £141k |
| 31/12/2023 | £112k | £120k |
| 31/12/2022 | £114k | £125k |
| 31/12/2021 | £183k | £130k |
Common questions
Is OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £19,418 for the year, primarily due to a non-recurring legacy in the prior year and reduced sales commission. Despite the deficit, cash balances increased to £89,736, and the trustees indicate underlying financial stability while prioritizing the rebuilding of reserves. Total funds at year-end were £213,191, with unrestricted reserves of £68,016 falling slightly below the stated policy target of £70,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £4k | Start in the Arts |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2005 | £1k | Oxarts - Educational Outreach Programme |