Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales
Also known as: The Opera School (wales)
Swansea City Opera's principal activity is to tour affordable quality opera to under-resourced areas in Wales and the UK. This is supported by outreach and education activity to use opera as a tool to promote economic activity and prevent social exclusion among disadvantaged communities. In recent years the companies' activities have extended to musical heritage of disadvantaged groups.
Activities & Mission
Swansea City Opera's principal activity is to tour affordable quality opera to under-resourced areas in Wales and the UK. This is supported by outreach and education activity to use opera as a tool to promote economic activity and prevent social exclusion among disadvantaged communities. In recent years the companies' activities have extended to musical heritage of disadvantaged groups.
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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 | £48,566 | £80,790 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £66,649 | £81,676 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £104,862 | £98,758 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £86,479 | £99,073 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £39,932 | £33,537 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales
What does Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales do?
Swansea City Opera's principal activity is to tour affordable quality opera to under-resourced areas in Wales and the UK. This is supported by outreach and education activity to use opera as a tool to promote economic activity and prevent social exclusion among disadvantaged communities. In recent years the companies' activities have extended to musical heritage of disadvantaged groups.
How much income did Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales report in 2025?
Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £81k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales registered as a charity?
Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 1998 as charity number 1067651. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales?
Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gordon Edward Kilby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales operate?
Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales a registered charity?
Yes — Swansea City Opera & The Opera School Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067651.
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- The Opera School (wales)
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