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Arts Charities That specialise in Opera

Discover 230 Arts charities that specialise in opera. Use the search below to filter within these results.

230
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

Musical Theatre Group staging musicals and concerts for the benefit of its members, supporters, and the wider community.Promotion and furtherance of education of the public in the appreciation of the performing arts. Support and encouragement of young people in the above.Participation in fund-raising activities for a variety of charities and good causes.

Latest Income: £270,581
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Norfolk And Norwich Operatic Society

Arts

Produce one annual show and makes donation for worthy charity.

Latest Income: £236,214
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Stour Festival Company Limited

Arts

The objectives of the Charity are the promotion and encouragement of the Arts by the production of primarily, musical recitals, but not excluding opera, plays, drama, lectures, readings and other artistic activities of an educational nature.

Latest Income: £197,581
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Newcastle Upon Tyne Musical Theatre Company

Arts

The charitable company's objective is to contribute to the quality of life of the people of Newcastle Upon Tyne through the production of operatic and musical productions

Latest Income: £173,649
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

The company is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education by encouraging involvement in the arts of drama, dance, singing and music, particularly with young people

Latest Income: £170,207
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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In Good Company Limited

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Charity aims to advance the study of and conduct research into any art or science for the public benefit; to receive, educate and train students and members of the general public in drama, opera, music and other arts, to promote, maintain, improve and advance the cultural experience and education of the public at large and the public appreciation of the arts.

Latest Income: £163,188
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Weston-Super-Mare Operatic Society

Arts, Leisure

Theatre arts - the furtherence of performing arts in the locality and the education and entertainment of the general public

Latest Income: £155,758
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Opera Brava Limited

Arts

Present quality operatic performances, in EnglishMake opera accessible and affordable to allProvide creative opportunities that nurture new talentInspire a passion for opera in the young through education and participationCommission new works"To awaken a new generation to the meaning and joy of opera, by educating the young, enthralling the old and encouraging participation for all".

Latest Income: £155,179
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust

Arts

The society's object is to provide the means by which people may learn to perform music, act and dance and to entertain. The society supports other charities by performing concerts in and around the Redruth area but has also travelled to Scotland and Lancashire to support local charities there. It provides access for the public of all ages to learn and enjoy the dramatic arts.

Latest Income: £149,573
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Dartford Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society

Arts

The charity promotes the arts in the community

Latest Income: £148,862
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Musical Theatre Salisbury

Arts

Staging amateur productions of musicals with the object of educating the public in the operatic and dramatic arts and furthering the public appreciation and tastes in the said arts.

Latest Income: £143,589
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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City Of Plymouth Theatre Company

Arts

The preservation of the Devonport Playhouse and the production of musical shows

Latest Income: £136,563
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Sharnbrook Amateur Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

To promote and further education in and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts of Opera, Ballet, Mime, Drama, Music and similar arts. A strong focus on youth involvement is supported with local schools offered reduced rates for the hiring of our facilities/equipment, our annual Summer School and continuous encouragement for students to play an active part in all aspects of the Trust

Latest Income: £133,276
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Dreams 'n' Wishes Productions

Arts, Beneficiary group

To Provide an outlet for members and children of the local community in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas to practise and learn the activities of the performing arts and to provide an opportunity for members of the public to access and experience the performing arts within their own community.

Latest Income: £121,900
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Sylvia Crathorne Memorial Trust

Arts, Heritage

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION THE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYAL AT RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE AND BY ENSURING THAT FIRST CLASS DRAMATIC OPERATIC MUSICAL AND OTHER ARTISTIC WORKS CONTINUE TO BE PRESENTED AND EXHIBITED THEREAT AND THAT OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO BE GIVEN THERE TO THE PUBLIC OF HEARING AND STUDYING SUCH WORKS.

Latest Income: £118,818
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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London Youth Opera

Arts, Beneficiary group

Since 1971, London Youth Opera (operating under our previous name, W11 Opera) has introduced young people from all backgrounds and abilities to the transformative power of opera. We are the only opera company staging original commissions written exclusively for and performed exclusively by children in highly acclaimed professional productions.

Latest Income: £118,206
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Southport Spotlights Musical Theatre Society

Arts

SSMTS seeks to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development and public appreciation of the arts and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the management committee shall for time to time determine

Latest Income: £117,491
Areas of Operation: Sefton
Status: Registered
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The Nottingham Operatic Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Leisure

To provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.

Latest Income: £116,771
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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The D'oyly Carte Opera Trust Limited

Arts

The principal activities and objects of the charity company are the production of Gilbert and Sullivan and other Operas for nationwide tours and the raising of funds to support these. The charity has a music hire dept. hiring musical scores to amateur societies and education institutes. In addition the charity sells merchandise.

Latest Income: £111,646
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society

Arts, Charity and VCS support

Performance of light opera and similar works in order to provide education to the general public and to raise funds for charitable distribution.

Latest Income: £107,363
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Arts

Production of musical theatre shows

Latest Income: £107,285
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Hertford Dramatic And Operatic Society

Arts

Produce amateur plays, musicals, pantomimes etc. for public performance.Run workshops for junior members dealing with theatrical and related subjects.Advise local council of artistic needs of local area.Support other charities with donations.

Latest Income: £106,591
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Hessle Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society

Arts

Arts and culture. Mainly in East Riding of Yorkshire.

Latest Income: £105,063
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Witham Amateur Operatic Society

Arts

SOCIETY REHEARSES AND PERFORMS 3 SHOWS A YEAR; 2 WITH THE GROUP AND 1 WITH OUR JUNIOR GROUP

Latest Income: £97,007
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Abingdon Operatic Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts.To introduce young people to the stage by encouraging them to take part in productions and fostering their participation in the dramatic arts.To assist other societies and schools by making available costumes and props.

Latest Income: £96,148
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many opera arts charities are there in the UK?

There are 230 registered opera arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the opera arts charities by income?

Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of opera arts charities?

Opera arts charities reported a combined annual income of £6.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for opera arts charities?

Across all opera arts charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of opera arts charities?

Opera arts charities have an average annual income of £678k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.