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Regents Opera LTD

Also known as: Fulham Opera, Fulham Opera Ltd

Regents Opera has been established to enable the advancement of the arts through the promotion and presentation of opera to the highest possible standard; and to advance the education of the public in opera and young performers in the early stages of their careers or professional singers requiring further stage experience, primarily but not exclusively in the operatic works of Richard Wagner.

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Activities & Mission

Regents Opera has been established to enable the advancement of the arts through the promotion and presentation of opera to the highest possible standard; and to advance the education of the public in opera and young performers in the early stages of their careers or professional singers requiring further stage experience, primarily but not exclusively in the operatic works of Richard Wagner.

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
£695,809
Latest Expenditure
£684,243

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% 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 £376,960
Charitable Activities £318,849
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £641,346
Raising Funds £42,897
Governance £0
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Opera Collective (organisation 5153727)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£695,809
£684,243£641,346£39,899£39,8990 / 12
2024
£292,083
£273,2270 / 10
2023
£227,596
£248,2030 / 0
2022
£303,393
£298,1530 / 10
2021
£86,459
£93,1040 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Regents Opera LTD

What does Regents Opera LTD do?

Regents Opera has been established to enable the advancement of the arts through the promotion and presentation of opera to the highest possible standard; and to advance the education of the public in opera and young performers in the early stages of their careers or professional singers requiring further stage experience, primarily but not exclusively in the operatic works of Richard Wagner.

How much income did Regents Opera LTD report in 2025?

Regents Opera LTD reported total income of £696k and reported expenditure of £684k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Regents Opera LTD?

Regents Opera LTD has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Regents Opera LTD registered as a charity?

Regents Opera LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2014 as charity number 1155257. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Regents Opera LTD?

Regents Opera LTD is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Regents Opera LTD operate?

Regents Opera LTD operates across 5 areas, including Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Hackney and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Regents Opera LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Regents Opera LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155257.

Details

Address
16 Pinewood Drive
Little Haywood
STAFFORD
ST18 0NX
Registration Date
9 January 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040704
Charity Number
1155257

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Trustees

Brian John Partridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Oliver John Gibbs
Sarah Catherine Mary Earl

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Fulham Opera
  • Fulham Opera Ltd

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14 May 2026
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