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Arts Charities That specialise in Opera

Discover 211 Arts charities that specialise in opera. Use the search below to filter within these results.

211
Charities
£6,215,325,419
Total Income
£773,724
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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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 Musical Youth Company Of Oxford

Arts, Beneficiary group

Educate youth between the ages of 12 years and 19 years on the 1st of September in the dramatic and operatic arts to further the development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts. To enable the youths to appear on a professional stage and to perform in front of the general public

Latest Income: £116,080
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
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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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: £102,093
Areas of Operation: Bedford
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: £100,372
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
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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The Burton Musical Theatre Company

Arts

The object of the Society is to educate the public in the dramatic and performing arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to time determine.

Latest Income: £74,250
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Bridlington Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The society exists to present all types of entertainment which are suitable for audiences. Each year we present shows (5) and plays (3) together with shows we bring in to help with our finances. The theatre is used also by learning difficulty groups , local dance schools and our own youth group.( 35 children)

Latest Income: £71,562
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Trust Property Held In Connection With West Lane Baptist Chapel

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

West Lane Baptist Church provides an area for regular worship, and an active Sunday School. Additional activities the Church supports are monthly Drop- ins,Youth Group,Film Cafes. The church is open to the church family and the local community for a variety of regular events: Operatic Society,Bronte Society meetings and events,Parish Council meetings,exercise classes, Film Club and social events.

Latest Income: £66,940
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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The Stourbridge Amateur Operatic Society

Arts, Beneficiary group

Producing musicals for the public of Stourbridge and surrounding area. To assist, educate and encourage young people to perform and enjoy the dramatic and operatic arts.

Latest Income: £65,979
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Hitchin Thespians

Arts

To educate the public in the dramatic ands operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and futher such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to time determine;

Latest Income: £65,229
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Stowmarket Operatic And Dramatic Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

To provide entertainment for the local community.To raise funds to assist other charities.To educate members, especially the youth section, in all aspects of stage craft.

Latest Income: £60,496
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Hereford Musical Theatre Company

Arts, Beneficiary group

We provide the opportunity for members to take part in musical theatre productions either on or off stage, thus bringing high quality, affordable shows to the public in and around Hereford. We run a successful Youth section, which performs its own shows and also offers the opportunity for its members to participate in main company shows, when there are suitable parts (e.g. "Annie"; "Oliver!")

Latest Income: £58,776
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Blackpool Operatic Players

Arts, Charity and VCS support

To produce and perform annual Musical Stage Productions in local theatres. Those performing are all volunteers, although the Production team, (i.e. Producer, Choreographer and Musical Director) and all members of the orchestra are paid.

Latest Income: £57,554
Areas of Operation: Blackpool
Status: Registered
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Kinver Light Operatic Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

To present annually a musical, pantomime and play involving adults and young people. We perform at Kinver High School, Kinver, South Staffs. Donations are made annually to charities proposed by the membership at annual general meetings.

Latest Income: £52,035
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Richard Lewis / Jean Shanks Award Fund

Arts

Contributing towards the education of young students of singing at the National Opera studio or at such other musical institution as the trustees deicide or to make donations to such other musical institutions or organisations whose aims are exclusively charitable as the trustees decide.

Latest Income: £50,300
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Clacton Musical Theatre Society

Arts, Beneficiary group

An amateur group staging a summer musical, winter pantomime, and concerts. We run workshops for adults and children, plus a youth group producing two shows a year. We aim to make the arts accessible to all, encouraging creativity, confidence, and community through inclusive, affordable theatre and performance opportunities.

Latest Income: £48,522
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Woking Amateur Operatic Society

Arts

To educate the public in the operatic, dramatic and musical theatrical arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.

Latest Income: £45,605
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Guildford Opera Company

Arts, Leisure

Providing entertainment, education and appreciation of opera, operetta and all forms of music both in concert and fully staged productions to audiences at reasonable prices.

Latest Income: £45,604
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Phoenix Theatre Company

Arts, Leisure

Performance of amateur dramatics and arts for the public, for entertainment and educational purposes, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts

Latest Income: £44,850
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic And Operatic Society

Arts, Leisure

The rehearsal and production of amateur musical shows for public entertainment and education. If and when finances allow, donations are made to local charities.

Latest Income: £44,809
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Hatton Musical Theatre Society

Arts

The object of the Society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts by the presentation of dramatic and operatic works of cultural and educative value and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Executive Committee from time to time determine.

Latest Income: £44,797
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Letchworth Arcadians

Arts

To educate the public in, and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in dramatic and operatic arts and musical works of all kinds.

Latest Income: £42,760
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Cockett Amateur Operatic Society

Arts, Charitable activities

The Cockett Amateur Operatic Society is dedicated to promoting, improving, and maintaining public education and appreciation of the operatic and musical arts within the local community. Through the staging of annual amateur productions, the Society aims to provide a structured and inclusive environment for local performers, musicians, and technical crew to develop their artistic talents.

Latest Income: £38,641
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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The Belper Musical Theatre

Arts

To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts (to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to time determine)

Latest Income: £38,374
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many opera arts charities are there in the UK?

There are 211 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 (£589.5m). 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 £6.2bn 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 £774k. 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.