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

£609,953

Latest Expenditure

£567,473

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% 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 £436,577

Charitable Activities £75,852

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,417

Other Income £87,107

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £502,312

Raising Funds £65,161

Governance £6,205

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£674,476	£760,987	£647,630	£310,929	£185,127	7 / 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 2024?

The Mozartists reported total income of £610k and reported expenditure of £567k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mozartists?

The Mozartists has a program ratio of 82.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.