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The Opera Awards Foundation

The Opera Awards Foundation will advance the education of the public in the art of opera in particular by the provision of bursaries or grants to individuals, groups of individuals or other charitable organisations.

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Activities & Mission

The Opera Awards Foundation will advance the education of the public in the art of opera in particular by the provision of bursaries or grants to individuals, groups of individuals or other charitable organisations.

Grants

The Opera Awards Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£55,207
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£85,128
Latest Expenditure
£55,207

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 64.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£85,128
£55,2070 / 0
2024
£80,396
£80,1320 / 0
2023
£95,014
£116,9140 / 0
2022
£123,090
£67,8560 / 0
2021
£25,199
£19,9060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Opera Awards Foundation

What does The Opera Awards Foundation do?

The Opera Awards Foundation will advance the education of the public in the art of opera in particular by the provision of bursaries or grants to individuals, groups of individuals or other charitable organisations.

How much income did The Opera Awards Foundation report in 2025?

The Opera Awards Foundation reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £55k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Opera Awards Foundation registered as a charity?

The Opera Awards Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2013 as charity number 1151026. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Opera Awards Foundation?

The Opera Awards Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is HARRY ABRAHAM HYMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Opera Awards Foundation operate?

The Opera Awards Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Opera Awards Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Opera Awards Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151026.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033087
Charity Number
1151026

Trustees

HARRY ABRAHAM HYMAN Chair
Anthony Peter Freud
Also governs 1 other charity
Christina Claudia Bettina Scheppelmann
Deborah Helen Roslund
Dr JOHN ALLISON
Karen Stone
Leslie Macleod-Miller
Also governs 1 other charity
Prof Andrew Charles Robert Jean-Baptiste Corbett-Nolan
Also governs 1 other charity
Sara Naudi
WILLIAM SAUNDERS

Data & trust

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