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Bath Opera

Bath Opera advances the education and appreciation of opera for public benefit. It presents an annual fully staged opera and a summer tour of smaller-scale performances, increasing access in Bath and surrounding areas. It also supports emerging singers through the Bath Opera Young Artists Development Scheme (BOYADS).

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Activities & Mission

Bath Opera advances the education and appreciation of opera for public benefit. It presents an annual fully staged opera and a summer tour of smaller-scale performances, increasing access in Bath and surrounding areas. It also supports emerging singers through the Bath Opera Young Artists Development Scheme (BOYADS).

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£41,859
Latest Expenditure
£39,785

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£41,859
£39,7850 / 40
2024
£33,802
£38,0280 / 60
2023
£30,268
£35,9370 / 60
2022
£43,564
£35,0420 / 50
2021
£10,925
£7,6690 / 15

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Frequently asked questions about Bath Opera

What does Bath Opera do?

Bath Opera advances the education and appreciation of opera for public benefit. It presents an annual fully staged opera and a summer tour of smaller-scale performances, increasing access in Bath and surrounding areas. It also supports emerging singers through the Bath Opera Young Artists Development Scheme (BOYADS).

How much income did Bath Opera report in 2025?

Bath Opera reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bath Opera registered as a charity?

Bath Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 2019 as charity number 1185066. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Bath Opera?

Bath Opera is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fiona Jane Gray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bath Opera operate?

Bath Opera operates across 6 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Bath Opera a registered charity?

Yes — Bath Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185066.

Details

Address
24 Hope Place
Lansdown Road
BATH
BA1 5DL
Registration Date
28 August 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5142501
Charity Number
1185066

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Trustees

Fiona Jane Gray Chair
Alison Margaret Paine
David John Palmer
Janet Dorothy Cooper
Jeremy Hugh Smeddle
Professor Roderick Hunt
Also governs 2 other charities
Robert Constantine

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