Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Limited, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Roh2, The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera
Presentation of opera and ballet performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and tours in the United Kingdom and overseas
Activities & Mission
Presentation of opera and ballet performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and tours in the United Kingdom and overseas
Grants
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £10,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 75). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 | £182,080,000 | £174,656,000 | £152,710,000 | £303,820,000 | £4,146,000 | 1213 / 183 |
| 2024 | £181,942,000 | £171,939,000 | £149,610,000 | £287,897,000 | £4,146,000 | 1152 / 171 |
| 2023 | £170,697,000 | £154,757,000 | £135,307,000 | £271,671,000 | £4,200,000 | 1129 / 153 |
| 2022 | £132,687,000 | £136,915,000 | £121,031,000 | £254,745,000 | £4,156,000 | 978 / 66 |
| 2021 | £84,291,000 | £81,854,000 | £75,314,000 | £244,425,000 | £4,156,000 | 822 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation
What does Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation do?
Presentation of opera and ballet performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and tours in the United Kingdom and overseas
How much income did Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation report in 2025?
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation reported total income of £182.08m and reported expenditure of £174.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation?
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation has a program ratio of 83.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 75 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation registered as a charity?
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 1962 as charity number 211775. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation?
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation operate?
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211775.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal Opera House Covent Garden Limited
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Roh2
- The Royal Ballet
- The Royal Opera
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated