Friends Of Opera North

Also known as: The Friends of English National Opera North

Financial assistance towards the running costs of Opera North, by organising opera talks, concerts and recitals and by publicising opera events in the region.

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Activities & Mission

Financial assistance towards the running costs of Opera North, by organising opera talks, concerts and recitals and by publicising opera events in the region.

Grants

Friends Of Opera North is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025): £60,654; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: other defined groups
What it supports: arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£68,485

Latest Expenditure

£60,654

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 88.6%

Expenditure as % of income

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	Staff
2025	£68,485	£60,654	0 / 0
2024	£56,310	£51,536	0 / 0
2023	£53,810	£71,532	0 / 0
2022	£89,382	£145,374	0 / 0
2021	£78,632	£2,802	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Opera North

What does Friends Of Opera North do?

Financial assistance towards the running costs of Opera North, by organising opera talks, concerts and recitals and by publicising opera events in the region.

How much income did Friends Of Opera North report in 2025?

Friends Of Opera North reported total income of £68k and reported expenditure of £61k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Opera North registered as a charity?

Friends Of Opera North was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 1978 as charity number 507574. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Friends Of Opera North?

Friends Of Opera North is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL ANTHONY LEE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Opera North operate?

Friends Of Opera North operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Opera North a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Opera North is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 507574.