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National Operatic And Dramatic Association

Also known as: Noda

THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROMOTING AND IMPROVING THE ART OF OPERA, MUSIC AND THEATRE, TO STIMULATE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF SUCH ARTS AND TO GENERALLY TO CULTIVATE THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC TASTE IN SUCH ARTS

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Activities & Mission

THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROMOTING AND IMPROVING THE ART OF OPERA, MUSIC AND THEATRE, TO STIMULATE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF SUCH ARTS AND TO GENERALLY TO CULTIVATE THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC TASTE IN SUCH ARTS

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,062,628
Latest Expenditure
£951,541

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £110,615
Charitable Activities £746,822
Other Trading £126,363
Investments £26,875
Other Income £51,953

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £945,869
Raising Funds £5,672
Governance £37,480
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,062,628
£951,541£945,869£1,085,388£1,080,7966 / 200
2024
£898,230
£905,630£899,549£923,023£923,0235 / 200
2023
£779,005
£780,622£656,094£929,646£929,6465 / 196
2022
£573,625
£659,578£538,892£928,135£928,1354 / 196
2021
£354,910
£400,7690 / 201

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Operatic And Dramatic Association

What does National Operatic And Dramatic Association do?

THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROMOTING AND IMPROVING THE ART OF OPERA, MUSIC AND THEATRE, TO STIMULATE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF SUCH ARTS AND TO GENERALLY TO CULTIVATE THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC TASTE IN SUCH ARTS

How much income did National Operatic And Dramatic Association report in 2025?

National Operatic And Dramatic Association reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £952k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Operatic And Dramatic Association registered as a charity?

National Operatic And Dramatic Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2017 as charity number 1171216. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs National Operatic And Dramatic Association?

National Operatic And Dramatic Association is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW JOHN MCNICHOLAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Operatic And Dramatic Association operate?

National Operatic And Dramatic Association operates across 5 areas, including Ireland, Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is National Operatic And Dramatic Association a registered charity?

Yes — National Operatic And Dramatic Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171216.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5090258
Charity Number
1171216

Trustees

ANDREW JOHN MCNICHOLAS Chair
Amanda Hall
Andrew James Spearing-Brown
Anthony John Evans
Darren Smith
David Brammer
Graham Liverton
JACQUELINE STEDMAN
KAY ROWAN
Kevin Proctor
Les Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
MATTHEW JAMES HEATON
Also governs 1 other charity
PAMELA ARMSTRONG
PETER JOHN OLIVER
Stuart McCue Dick
Susan Sampson
Tessa Davies

Also Known As

  • Noda

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