English Touring Opera Limited
Also known as: Opera 80 Limited, Eto
English Touring Opera is one of the leading opera companies in the U.K. ETO is dedicated to producing and bringing high quality opera to the widest possible audiences through touring across the UK, to offering a comprehensive programme of community events, and to developing a pioneering access programme that seeks to open opera to audiences of all ages through learning and participation.
Activities & Mission
English Touring Opera is one of the leading opera companies in the U.K. ETO is dedicated to producing and bringing high quality opera to the widest possible audiences through touring across the UK, to offering a comprehensive programme of community events, and to developing a pioneering access programme that seeks to open opera to audiences of all ages through learning and participation.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,656,403 | £3,626,900 | £3,292,704 | £1,594,236 | £600,000 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,794,885 | £4,254,126 | £3,994,973 | £1,564,733 | £600,000 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,587,258 | £3,876,338 | £3,616,408 | £2,023,974 | £600,000 | 15 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,967,172 | £3,527,849 | £3,263,811 | £2,270,100 | £500,000 | 14 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,554,436 | £1,302,676 | £1,102,755 | £2,830,777 | £500,000 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about English Touring Opera Limited
What does English Touring Opera Limited do?
English Touring Opera is one of the leading opera companies in the U.K. ETO is dedicated to producing and bringing high quality opera to the widest possible audiences through touring across the UK, to offering a comprehensive programme of community events, and to developing a pioneering access programme that seeks to open opera to audiences of all ages through learning and participation.
How much income did English Touring Opera Limited report in 2025?
English Touring Opera Limited reported total income of £3.66m and reported expenditure of £3.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is English Touring Opera Limited?
English Touring Opera Limited has a program ratio of 90.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was English Touring Opera Limited registered as a charity?
English Touring Opera Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1980 as charity number 279354. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs English Touring Opera Limited?
English Touring Opera Limited is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Leonora Thomson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does English Touring Opera Limited operate?
English Touring Opera Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is English Touring Opera Limited a registered charity?
Yes — English Touring Opera Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279354.
Details
15 Paternoster Row
SHEFFIELD
S1 2BX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Opera 80 Limited
- Eto
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated