Pimlico Opera

Pimlico aims to use music and drama to advance personal development, particularly with younger people. Artistic excellence is an essential part of achieving thisA different production is staged in an English prison periodically and a project started in 2013 in schools using music and theatre to expand the outlook and enrich the lives of schoolchildren who have little exposure to songs and music

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Activities & Mission

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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Local Authority

Durham Essex Hampshire Kent Manchester City Newcastle Upon Tyne City Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£638,759

Latest Expenditure

£484,747

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £558,849

Charitable Activities £67,821

Other Trading £0

Investments £12,089

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £462,075

Raising Funds £22,672

Governance £7,066

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£638,759	£484,747	£462,075	£586,085	£278,344	0 / 0
2024	£266,713	£255,680				0 / 0
2023	£469,799	£454,117				0 / 0
2022	£140,353	£175,458				0 / 0
2021	£142,076	£71,777				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Pimlico Opera

What does Pimlico Opera do?

How much income did Pimlico Opera report in 2025?

Pimlico Opera reported total income of £639k and reported expenditure of £485k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pimlico Opera?

Pimlico Opera has a program ratio of 72.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pimlico Opera registered as a charity?

Pimlico Opera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 1991 as charity number 1003836. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Pimlico Opera?

Pimlico Opera is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is George Meagher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pimlico Opera operate?

Pimlico Opera operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Essex, Hampshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Pimlico Opera a registered charity?

Yes — Pimlico Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003836.