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title: "Oxford Contemporary Music — check charity number 1062845 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oxford Contemporary Music a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1062845. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Headington Hill Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-contemporary-music
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:46:02.688Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oxford Contemporary Music is a registered charity (number 1062845) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £274,289 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Oxford Contemporary Music?

Registered charity number

1062845

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Headington Hill Hall

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£274,289

Website

[www.ocmevents.org](http://www.ocmevents.org/)

## What does Oxford Contemporary Music do?

OCM aims to promote high quality new music for a wide range of local and national audiences by staging and promoting performances, commissioning new work, and by deepening understanding and appreciation of musical cultures from within the UK and worldwide.

## What causes is Oxford Contemporary Music registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Contemporary Music yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxford Contemporary Music is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford Contemporary Music a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oxford Contemporary Music is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1062845) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Oxford Contemporary Music's charity number?

Oxford Contemporary Music's charity number is 1062845. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1062845?

Search 1062845 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Oxford Contemporary Music do?

OCM aims to promote high quality new music for a wide range of local and national audiences by staging and promoting performances, commissioning new work, and by deepening understanding and appreciation of musical cultures from within the UK and worldwide.

Does Oxford Contemporary Music have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Contemporary Music. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Oxford Contemporary Music?

Oxford Contemporary Music's website is http://www.ocmevents.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1062845).