Longborough Festival Opera
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the public through support and encouragement of the art of music. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the local community by organising and conducting performances of opera and collaborating with local schools, music students to providing opportunities to attend workshops, rehearsals, performances
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the public through support and encouragement of the art of music. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the local community by organising and conducting performances of opera and collaborating with local schools, music students to providing opportunities to attend workshops, rehearsals, performances
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,959,023 | £3,339,987 | £3,235,796 | £1,047,430 | £864,735 | 11 / 60 |
| 2024 | £3,563,660 | £3,473,281 | £3,393,081 | £1,428,394 | £1,269,455 | 9 / 50 |
| 2023 | £2,847,715 | £2,498,304 | £2,415,842 | £1,338,015 | £1,291,088 | 9 / 34 |
| 2022 | £2,350,716 | £2,368,826 | £2,296,438 | £988,604 | £980,448 | 9 / 40 |
| 2021 | £1,687,671 | £2,025,768 | £1,966,714 | £1,006,714 | £1,001,548 | 7 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Longborough Festival Opera
What does Longborough Festival Opera do?
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the public through support and encouragement of the art of music. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the local community by organising and conducting performances of opera and collaborating with local schools, music students to providing opportunities to attend workshops, rehearsals, performances
How much income did Longborough Festival Opera report in 2025?
Longborough Festival Opera reported total income of £2.96m and reported expenditure of £3.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Longborough Festival Opera?
Longborough Festival Opera has a program ratio of 109.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Longborough Festival Opera registered as a charity?
Longborough Festival Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 2001 as charity number 1087303. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Longborough Festival Opera?
Longborough Festival Opera is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Miles Mosely. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Longborough Festival Opera operate?
Longborough Festival Opera operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Longborough Festival Opera a registered charity?
Yes — Longborough Festival Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087303.
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