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The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society

The Society endevours to promote the production of Dramatic and Operatic arts for the public and educate its members in these arts.

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Activities & Mission

The Society endevours to promote the production of Dramatic and Operatic arts for the public and educate its members in these arts.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£34,539
Latest Expenditure
£34,993

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.3%
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
£34,539
£34,9930 / 47
2024
£27,807
£29,4000 / 57
2023
£35,773
£32,2350 / 57
2022
£11,539
£29,2540 / 57
2021
£32,901
£12,8680 / 74

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Frequently asked questions about The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society

What does The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society do?

The Society endevours to promote the production of Dramatic and Operatic arts for the public and educate its members in these arts.

How much income did The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society report in 2025?

The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society registered as a charity?

The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 1968 as charity number 256339. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society?

The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is LES SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society operate?

The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256339.

Details

Address
The Operatic Centre
George Street
Wombwell
BARNSLEY
South Yorkshire
S73 0DD
Registration Date
13 August 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
256339
Charity Number
256339

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Trustees

LES SMITH Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Adele Murray
Christopher Wakeford
Colleen Owen
Denise Oliver-Haste
GEOFFREY FELLOWS
JENNIFER DIXON
Linda Roberts
LOIS PASS
SUSAN GENT
VANESSA ANNE WAKEFORD
VANESSA MARY BATES

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