Waterperry Opera Festival
To promote and advance the arts, by establishing and maintaining an Opera Festival for the public's appreciation of, and engagement with, opera, music and related arts. Also, to promote and advance education, by training young artists in the presentation of opera, music and related arts under a Young Artist Programme.
Activities & Mission
To promote and advance the arts, by establishing and maintaining an Opera Festival for the public's appreciation of, and engagement with, opera, music and related arts. Also, to promote and advance education, by training young artists in the presentation of opera, music and related arts under a Young Artist Programme.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £620,573 | £588,652 | £569,351 | £38,597 | £38,599 | 2 / 45 |
| 2023 | £615,327 | £629,236 | £615,339 | £6,676 | £6,676 | 1 / 45 |
| 2022 | £426,090 | £420,448 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £229,397 | £245,502 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2020 | £96,478 | £68,714 | 0 / 18 |
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Frequently asked questions about Waterperry Opera Festival
What does Waterperry Opera Festival do?
To promote and advance the arts, by establishing and maintaining an Opera Festival for the public's appreciation of, and engagement with, opera, music and related arts. Also, to promote and advance education, by training young artists in the presentation of opera, music and related arts under a Young Artist Programme.
How much income did Waterperry Opera Festival report in 2024?
Waterperry Opera Festival reported total income of £621k and reported expenditure of £589k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Waterperry Opera Festival?
Waterperry Opera Festival has a program ratio of 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Waterperry Opera Festival registered as a charity?
Waterperry Opera Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2018 as charity number 1177966. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Waterperry Opera Festival?
Waterperry Opera Festival is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Waterperry Opera Festival operate?
Waterperry Opera Festival operates across 5 areas, including Camden, Kent, Oxfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Waterperry Opera Festival a registered charity?
Yes — Waterperry Opera Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177966.
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