British Youth Opera
Also known as: Byo
A year round programme of workshops, masterclasses and an extended rehearsal period leading to fully staged productions at a London theatre. This programme is designed to give emerging singers, musicians and technical trainees at the start of their careers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment with a fully professional team.
Activities & Mission
A year round programme of workshops, masterclasses and an extended rehearsal period leading to fully staged productions at a London theatre. This programme is designed to give emerging singers, musicians and technical trainees at the start of their careers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment with a fully professional team.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 260). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £445,530 | £351,192 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £312,349 | £396,381 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £262,092 | £387,618 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £509,430 | £429,571 | £324,564 | £255,105 | £50,000 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £244,466 | £472,170 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about British Youth Opera
What does British Youth Opera do?
A year round programme of workshops, masterclasses and an extended rehearsal period leading to fully staged productions at a London theatre. This programme is designed to give emerging singers, musicians and technical trainees at the start of their careers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment with a fully professional team.
How much income did British Youth Opera report in 2025?
British Youth Opera reported total income of £446k and reported expenditure of £351k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Youth Opera?
British Youth Opera has a program ratio of 63.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 260 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Youth Opera registered as a charity?
British Youth Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 1988 as charity number 327927. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs British Youth Opera?
British Youth Opera is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Youth Opera operate?
British Youth Opera operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is British Youth Opera a registered charity?
Yes — British Youth Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327927.
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Also Known As
- Byo
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated