Photography Oxford
Analysis
Photography Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in October 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Photography Oxford reported income of £96k and spending of £49k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £40k to £96k (+140%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 249%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Photography Oxford sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Abingdon Operatic Society (£96k), The Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust Limited (£96k) and Spinfield School Fund (£96k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Operatic Society | Oxfordshire | £96k |
| The Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust Limited | Pembrokeshire | £96k |
| Spinfield School Fund | Marlow | £96k |
| New Generation Community Steel Orchestra | London | £96k |