The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund
We assist past or present employees of the Royal Opera House, Birmingham Royal Ballet or their dependents who are in financial or other need. We can also provide support to other individuals employed by a company that gives performances of opera, ballet or music or any similar organisation to help relieve poverty or advance the education or health of people employed in the production of the above.
Activities & Mission
We assist past or present employees of the Royal Opera House, Birmingham Royal Ballet or their dependents who are in financial or other need. We can also provide support to other individuals employed by a company that gives performances of opera, ballet or music or any similar organisation to help relieve poverty or advance the education or health of people employed in the production of the above.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £131,895 | £516,159 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £155,370 | £467,826 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £139,402 | £757,198 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £7,470,223 | £710,243 | £710,243 | £7,233,796 | £7,233,796 | 3 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund
What does The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund do?
We assist past or present employees of the Royal Opera House, Birmingham Royal Ballet or their dependents who are in financial or other need. We can also provide support to other individuals employed by a company that gives performances of opera, ballet or music or any similar organisation to help relieve poverty or advance the education or health of people employed in the production of the above.
How much income did The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund report in 2025?
The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund reported total income of £132k and reported expenditure of £516k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund?
The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 9.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2021 as charity number 1193337. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund?
The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver Robert Julian Parr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund operate?
The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193337.
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LONDON
WC2E 9DD
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