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Opera Viva Merseyside

Also known as: Opera Viva

We perform operas, operettas and other musical events to local audiences in community venues in Merseyside and around. These are normally sung in English and by amateur singers. We also arrange master classes and other educational events to help our performing members, and the general public, develop their musical and dramatic skills and their understanding and appreciation of musical drama.

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Activities & Mission

We perform operas, operettas and other musical events to local audiences in community venues in Merseyside and around. These are normally sung in English and by amateur singers. We also arrange master classes and other educational events to help our performing members, and the general public, develop their musical and dramatic skills and their understanding and appreciation of musical drama.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,013
Latest Expenditure
£6,074

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 121.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 121.2%
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
£5,013
£6,0740 / 10
2024
£9,061
£9,4140 / 25
2023
£12,021
£11,7310 / 30
2022
£9,873
£12,7210 / 25
2021
£5,275
£2,8540 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Opera Viva Merseyside

What does Opera Viva Merseyside do?

We perform operas, operettas and other musical events to local audiences in community venues in Merseyside and around. These are normally sung in English and by amateur singers. We also arrange master classes and other educational events to help our performing members, and the general public, develop their musical and dramatic skills and their understanding and appreciation of musical drama.

How much income did Opera Viva Merseyside report in 2025?

Opera Viva Merseyside reported total income of £5k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Opera Viva Merseyside registered as a charity?

Opera Viva Merseyside was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2018 as charity number 1177385. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Opera Viva Merseyside?

Opera Viva Merseyside is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Opera Viva Merseyside operate?

Opera Viva Merseyside operates across 9 areas, including Cheshire West & Chester, Denbighshire, Flintshire and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Opera Viva Merseyside a registered charity?

Yes — Opera Viva Merseyside is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177385.

Details

Address
c/o
36 Edinburgh Road
WALLASEY
Merseyside
Registration Date
1 March 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5104134
Charity Number
1177385

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Trustees

Karen Hawkins
Marie Williams
Philomena Golding
Rosalind Patricia Purcell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Opera Viva

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