English National Opera

Also known as: Sadler's Wells Trust (coliseum) Ltd, Eno

To produce & present opera and to develop and extend audiences for opera and understanding of the lyric arts in London and throughout the country.

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Activities & Mission

To produce & present opera and to develop and extend audiences for opera and understanding of the lyric arts in London and throughout the country.

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.

Local Authority

City Of Westminster

Financial Information

Latest Income

£26,933,970

Latest Expenditure

£23,096,367

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £17,253,929

Charitable Activities £9,191,117

Other Trading £0

Investments £211,066

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £21,811,037

Raising Funds £1,285,330

Governance £183,903

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£26,933,970	£23,096,367	£21,811,037	£25,633,599	£4,469,000	269 / 0
2024	£35,439,775	£27,642,211	£26,775,639	£21,797,116	£4,540,315	388 / 0
2023	£33,714,811	£38,785,035	£37,187,000	£13,999,000	£500,000	325 / 0
2022	£20,974,000	£35,040,000	£33,386,000	£19,270,000	£3,130,000	332 / 0
2021	£20,097,611	£21,777,936	£20,981,936	£21,806,762	£4,690,000	332 / 14

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Frequently asked questions about English National Opera

What does English National Opera do?

To produce & present opera and to develop and extend audiences for opera and understanding of the lyric arts in London and throughout the country.

How much income did English National Opera report in 2025?

English National Opera reported total income of £26.93m and reported expenditure of £23.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is English National Opera?

English National Opera has a program ratio of 81.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was English National Opera registered as a charity?

English National Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1968 as charity number 257210. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs English National Opera?

English National Opera is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Felicity Jeffreys. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does English National Opera operate?

English National Opera operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is English National Opera a registered charity?

Yes — English National Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257210.