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Leeds Youth Opera

The charity educates the public and in particular young people within the City of Leeds and elsewhere in the dramatic and operatic arts and furthers the development of public appreciation and taste in such arts. The charity stages operatic productions involving young singers and musicians from the City of Leeds and surrounding areas and conducts educational outreach workshops in schools.

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Activities & Mission

The charity educates the public and in particular young people within the City of Leeds and elsewhere in the dramatic and operatic arts and furthers the development of public appreciation and taste in such arts. The charity stages operatic productions involving young singers and musicians from the City of Leeds and surrounding areas and conducts educational outreach workshops in schools.

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
£23,951
Latest Expenditure
£13,974

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 58.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 58.3%
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
£23,951
£13,9740 / 10
2023
£16,857
£13,1450 / 8
2022
£27,463
£36,1340 / 3
2021
£27,635
£21,4110 / 9
2020
£42,895
£51,1810 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Youth Opera

What does Leeds Youth Opera do?

The charity educates the public and in particular young people within the City of Leeds and elsewhere in the dramatic and operatic arts and furthers the development of public appreciation and taste in such arts. The charity stages operatic productions involving young singers and musicians from the City of Leeds and surrounding areas and conducts educational outreach workshops in schools.

How much income did Leeds Youth Opera report in 2024?

Leeds Youth Opera reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leeds Youth Opera registered as a charity?

Leeds Youth Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 2010 as charity number 1139608. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Leeds Youth Opera?

Leeds Youth Opera is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MALCOLM JOHN LYNCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leeds Youth Opera operate?

Leeds Youth Opera operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Leeds Youth Opera a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Youth Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139608.

Details

Address
Smith Turner Chartered Accountants
Unit 7 Courtyard
31 Pontefract Road
NORMANTON
West Yorkshire
WF6 1JU
Registration Date
31 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5011727
Charity Number
1139608

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Trustees

MALCOLM JOHN LYNCH Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Bronia Suzanne Daniels
Christina Ann Edwards
Clare Louise Wood
Sarah Anne Rushton
Shelley Anne Everson
Victoria Hands

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