Birmingham Opera Company
Also known as: City of Birmingham Touring Opera
With no opera house, all our work lives in the peoples and places of the city- a unique fusion of local volunteers and international artists delivering artistic, personal and social change.
Activities & Mission
With no opera house, all our work lives in the peoples and places of the city- a unique fusion of local volunteers and international artists delivering artistic, personal and social change.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £823,886 | £750,108 | £691,728 | £593,481 | £558,631 | 3 / 126 |
| 2024 | £870,288 | £1,317,398 | £1,269,389 | £309,996 | £274,046 | 4 / 109 |
| 2023 | £839,555 | £693,460 | £653,823 | £757,106 | £726,106 | 4 / 98 |
| 2022 | £641,653 | £446,851 | £417,430 | £611,011 | £571,031 | 3 / 25 |
| 2021 | £709,573 | £768,717 | £738,808 | £416,209 | £389,929 | 4 / 53 |
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Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Opera Company
What does Birmingham Opera Company do?
With no opera house, all our work lives in the peoples and places of the city- a unique fusion of local volunteers and international artists delivering artistic, personal and social change.
How much income did Birmingham Opera Company report in 2025?
Birmingham Opera Company reported total income of £824k and reported expenditure of £750k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birmingham Opera Company?
Birmingham Opera Company has a program ratio of 84.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birmingham Opera Company registered as a charity?
Birmingham Opera Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 1985 as charity number 291130. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Birmingham Opera Company?
Birmingham Opera Company is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birmingham Opera Company operate?
Birmingham Opera Company operates across 11 areas, including Czech Republic, Italy, Poland and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Birmingham Opera Company a registered charity?
Yes — Birmingham Opera Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291130.
Details
60 Frederick Street
BIRMINGHAM
B1 3HS
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Also Known As
- City of Birmingham Touring Opera
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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