The Mozartists

Also known as: Classical Opera, The Classical Opera Company

The advancement of the education of the public in the art of music with particular reference to opera

Activities & Mission

The advancement of the education of the public in the art of music with particular reference to opera

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

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£689,403

Latest Expenditure

£699,221

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 88.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 11.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £435,341

Charitable Activities £143,974

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,423

Other Income £99,665

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £619,203

Raising Funds £80,018

Governance £1,961

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£689,403	£699,221	£619,203	£461,665	£236,497	6 / 0
2024	£609,953	£567,473	£502,312	£471,483	£245,859	5 / 0
2023	£533,267	£499,748	£462,536	£429,003	£243,329	4 / 0
2022	£474,722	£440,608				0 / 0
2021	£427,096	£376,655				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Mozartists

What does The Mozartists do?

The advancement of the education of the public in the art of music with particular reference to opera

How much income did The Mozartists report in 2025?

The Mozartists reported total income of £689k and reported expenditure of £699k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Mozartists registered as a charity?

The Mozartists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 1997 as charity number 1063387. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Mozartists?

The Mozartists is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alistair Buchanan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mozartists operate?

The Mozartists operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mozartists a registered charity?

Yes — The Mozartists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063387.