Oscar’s Book Prize Ltd was a private company limited by guarantee. The board was made up of James Ashton (chairman), Viveka Alvestrand, D-J Collins, Louise Johns-Shepherd, Simon Pitts, Sarah Sands and Ed Vaizey.

Together they were responsible for the overall management and direction of the prize and the sponsorship arrangements.

The registered address was: Top Floor, 111 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6AW.