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
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £118,016,000 | £127,509,000 | £108,731,000 | £232,054,000 | £4,470,000 | 1098 / 70 |
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 2024?
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation reported total income of £181.94m and reported expenditure of £171.94m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 82.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 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 18 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.
Details
COVENT GARDEN
LONDON
WC2E 9DD
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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
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated