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Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited

The company is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education by encouraging involvement in the arts of drama, dance, singing and music, particularly with young people

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Activities & Mission

The company is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education by encouraging involvement in the arts of drama, dance, singing and music, particularly with young people

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£170,207
Latest Expenditure
£148,103

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.0%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£170,207
£148,1030 / 60
2024
£133,635
£139,6070 / 70
2023
£129,093
£132,7510 / 80
2022
£148,689
£132,2890 / 60
2021
£22,425
£31,0720 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited

What does Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited do?

The company is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education by encouraging involvement in the arts of drama, dance, singing and music, particularly with young people

How much income did Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited report in 2025?

Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited reported total income of £170k and reported expenditure of £148k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited registered as a charity?

Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 1982 as charity number 513212. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited?

Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Anthony Cook. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited operate?

Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Huddersfield Light Opera Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513212.

Details

Address
2nd Floor Mulegate
Albert Mills
Albert Street
Huddersfield
HD1 3PZ
Registration Date
10 November 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
513212
Charity Number
513212

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Trustees

Richard Anthony Cook Chair
CHRISTOPHER MARK BREARLEY
Emma Louise McKenna
SHIRLEY ELIZABETH WARD
Sylvia Collins

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