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Kent Opera

Also known as: Opera Players, Cantabile Trust

Transforming lives through music and drama . . . This former opera company now helps the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and the socially excluded through the performing arts, including the advancement of young actors and performers, in Kent and the London area.

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Activities & Mission

Transforming lives through music and drama . . . This former opera company now helps the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and the socially excluded through the performing arts, including the advancement of young actors and performers, in Kent and the London area.

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

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,000
Latest Expenditure
£7,704

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 256.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 256.8%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£13,884
£5,9690 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kent Opera

What does Kent Opera do?

Transforming lives through music and drama . . . This former opera company now helps the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and the socially excluded through the performing arts, including the advancement of young actors and performers, in Kent and the London area.

How much income did Kent Opera report in 2024?

Kent Opera reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kent Opera registered as a charity?

Kent Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 1995 as charity number 1050479. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Kent Opera?

Kent Opera is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kent Opera operate?

Kent Opera operates across 2 areas: Kent and London.

Is Kent Opera a registered charity?

Yes — Kent Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050479.

Details

Address
6th Floor
International House
Canterbury Crescent
London
SW9 7QH
Registration Date
10 November 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1050479
Charity Number
1050479

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Trustees

Ann-Marie Willison Nurse
Helen Deborah Schaufeld
Robert David Weston Lacey
Simon King

Also Known As

  • Opera Players
  • Cantabile Trust

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30 July 2026
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