National Opera Studio
The National Opera Studio is engaged by the UK's leading Opera Companies and Arts Council England to provide individually designed, high quality professional training for singers and repetiteurs who have the potential to become the leading artists of their generation.
Activities & Mission
The National Opera Studio is engaged by the UK's leading Opera Companies and Arts Council England to provide individually designed, high quality professional training for singers and repetiteurs who have the potential to become the leading artists of their generation.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% 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 | £1,150,720 | £1,279,225 | £1,186,138 | £3,033,514 | £199,505 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,359,938 | £1,324,631 | £1,233,437 | £3,220,206 | £199,419 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,075,674 | £1,112,842 | £1,019,631 | £3,178,852 | £199,267 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £916,803 | £929,162 | £857,800 | £3,238,313 | £197,269 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,207,849 | £746,370 | £677,231 | £2,228,689 | £195,501 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Opera Studio
What does National Opera Studio do?
The National Opera Studio is engaged by the UK's leading Opera Companies and Arts Council England to provide individually designed, high quality professional training for singers and repetiteurs who have the potential to become the leading artists of their generation.
How much income did National Opera Studio report in 2025?
National Opera Studio reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Opera Studio?
National Opera Studio has a program ratio of 103.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Opera Studio registered as a charity?
National Opera Studio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 1978 as charity number 274755. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs National Opera Studio?
National Opera Studio is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Timothy Allan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Opera Studio operate?
National Opera Studio operates across 4 areas: Scotland, Cardiff, Leeds City and Wandsworth.
Is National Opera Studio a registered charity?
Yes — National Opera Studio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274755.
Details
2 CHAPEL YARD
LONDON
SW18 4HZ
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