Garsington Opera Limited
Established in 1989, Garsington Opera is a professional opera company which has established a reputation for producing opera of the highest standard with a repertoire that combines both well known operas and discoveries of little known works. Garsington Opera has played a full a role as possible in the local community and an educational programme is run in local schools.
Activities & Mission
Established in 1989, Garsington Opera is a professional opera company which has established a reputation for producing opera of the highest standard with a repertoire that combines both well known operas and discoveries of little known works. Garsington Opera has played a full a role as possible in the local community and an educational programme is run in local schools.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% 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 | £9,876,613 | £9,084,564 | £7,752,585 | £24,714,768 | £2,963,108 | 27 / 40 |
| 2024 | £10,442,050 | £8,362,703 | £7,210,773 | £23,682,046 | £3,091,397 | 24 / 40 |
| 2023 | £12,038,629 | £7,020,826 | £6,202,452 | £21,215,223 | £7,376,780 | 21 / 40 |
| 2022 | £10,174,659 | £6,698,032 | £5,973,921 | £15,155,625 | £5,943,062 | 17 / 40 |
| 2021 | £10,092,903 | £6,566,734 | £5,860,218 | £11,047,390 | £4,945,948 | 16 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Garsington Opera Limited
What does Garsington Opera Limited do?
Established in 1989, Garsington Opera is a professional opera company which has established a reputation for producing opera of the highest standard with a repertoire that combines both well known operas and discoveries of little known works. Garsington Opera has played a full a role as possible in the local community and an educational programme is run in local schools.
How much income did Garsington Opera Limited report in 2025?
Garsington Opera Limited reported total income of £9.88m and reported expenditure of £9.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Garsington Opera Limited?
Garsington Opera Limited has a program ratio of 78.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Garsington Opera Limited registered as a charity?
Garsington Opera Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1991 as charity number 1003042. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Garsington Opera Limited?
Garsington Opera Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Garsington Opera Limited operate?
Garsington Opera Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Garsington Opera Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Garsington Opera Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003042.
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- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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