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Clonter Farm Music Trust

Also known as: Clonter Opera

Provides high quality training and experience of performing publicly for persons embarking on professional musical careers in the United Kingdom, and to establish such courses of training and tuition and such public concert stage and other performances as the trustees shall see fit. The charity achieves its objectives through the staging of opera performances, and awarding an annual opera prize

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Activities & Mission

Provides high quality training and experience of performing publicly for persons embarking on professional musical careers in the United Kingdom, and to establish such courses of training and tuition and such public concert stage and other performances as the trustees shall see fit. The charity achieves its objectives through the staging of opera performances, and awarding an annual opera prize

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£659,069
Latest Expenditure
£599,116

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £219,325
Charitable Activities £427,588
Other Trading £10,642
Investments £1,514
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £599,116
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£659,069
£599,116£599,116£176,234£122,0193 / 15
2023
£532,373
£565,667£565,667£116,281£101,2812 / 14
2022
£472,310
£478,1920 / 14
2021
£351,932
£324,3140 / 10
2020
£348,136
£232,0520 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Clonter Farm Music Trust

What does Clonter Farm Music Trust do?

Provides high quality training and experience of performing publicly for persons embarking on professional musical careers in the United Kingdom, and to establish such courses of training and tuition and such public concert stage and other performances as the trustees shall see fit. The charity achieves its objectives through the staging of opera performances, and awarding an annual opera prize

How much income did Clonter Farm Music Trust report in 2024?

Clonter Farm Music Trust reported total income of £659k and reported expenditure of £599k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Clonter Farm Music Trust registered as a charity?

Clonter Farm Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 2000 as charity number 1083903. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Clonter Farm Music Trust?

Clonter Farm Music Trust 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 Clonter Farm Music Trust operate?

Clonter Farm Music Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Clonter Farm Music Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Clonter Farm Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083903.

Details

Address
Clonter Opera Theatre
Swettenham Heath
Congleton
CW12 2LR
Registration Date
30 November 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3975104
Charity Number
1083903

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Trustees

Darren John Billings
David Brewin
ELIZA-JANE BLOOD
JONATHAN MEADMORE
Keith Anthony Chapman
Richard Nicholas Mathias
Sally Victoria Hepton
SARAH PATRICIA FARMER

Also Known As

  • Clonter Opera

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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