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Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society

Also known as: Kaos

The Society meets to rehearse weekly throughout the year for a performance of a choral work or a mixture of shorter works in the spring, a staged production of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, or similar, in the autumn and a Christmas concert of carols and other festive music in December. Performances are given in the local parish church and the secondary school in Kidlington.

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Activities & Mission

The Society meets to rehearse weekly throughout the year for a performance of a choral work or a mixture of shorter works in the spring, a staged production of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, or similar, in the autumn and a Christmas concert of carols and other festive music in December. Performances are given in the local parish church and the secondary school in Kidlington.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,806
Latest Expenditure
£11,244

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.1%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,806
£11,2440 / 45
2024
£15,648
£14,0110 / 50
2023
£14,400
£12,6000 / 10
2022
£11,700
£14,6000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society

What does Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society do?

The Society meets to rehearse weekly throughout the year for a performance of a choral work or a mixture of shorter works in the spring, a staged production of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, or similar, in the autumn and a Christmas concert of carols and other festive music in December. Performances are given in the local parish church and the secondary school in Kidlington.

How much income did Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society report in 2025?

Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society registered as a charity?

Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2016 as charity number 1170572. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society?

Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Jane Jewitt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society operate?

Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society a registered charity?

Yes — Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170572.

Details

Address
21 High Street
Culham
ABINGDON
Oxfordshire
OX14 4NB
Registration Date
6 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5091915
Charity Number
1170572

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Trustees

Alison Jane Jewitt Chair
Alison Jerred
Anne Theresa Churchill Stone
Dr Elizabeth Muriel Bendor-Samuel
Rebecca Woodworth
Robin Wakefield
Rosalind Letelier
Samantha Jayne Cragg
Stewart Trevor Pinkerton
Yvonne Kingsley Sanderson

Also Known As

  • Kaos

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30 July 2026
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