Grange Park Opera

The objects of the charity are to advance education through the promotion, support and encouragement of the art of music and drama and in particular the promotion of opera.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity are to advance education through the promotion, support and encouragement of the art of music and drama and in particular the promotion of opera.

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

Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,401,519

Latest Expenditure

£3,997,022

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% 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

Donations & Legacies £3,079,281

Charitable Activities £721,882

Other Trading £491,849

Investments £104,991

Other Income £3,516

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,519,274

Raising Funds £477,748

Governance £15,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,401,519	£3,997,022	£3,519,274	£15,213,140	£2,944,849	12 / 41
2023	£3,963,814	£3,580,615	£2,932,531	£14,144,430	£2,844,775	11 / 46
2022	£3,934,594	£4,153,807	£3,857,952	£13,104,357	£3,023,893	9 / 46
2021	£3,446,423	£3,752,229	£3,239,660	£12,496,645	£2,203,395	9 / 47
2020	£2,193,440	£1,408,967	£986,376	£12,457,290	£1,585,349	12 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Grange Park Opera

What does Grange Park Opera do?

The objects of the charity are to advance education through the promotion, support and encouragement of the art of music and drama and in particular the promotion of opera.

How much income did Grange Park Opera report in 2024?

Grange Park Opera reported total income of £4.40m and reported expenditure of £4.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Grange Park Opera?

Grange Park Opera has a program ratio of 80.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Grange Park Opera registered as a charity?

Grange Park Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1998 as charity number 1068046. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Grange Park Opera?

Grange Park Opera is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIMON FREAKLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grange Park Opera operate?

Grange Park Opera operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grange Park Opera a registered charity?

Yes — Grange Park Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068046.