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 Information
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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 | £747,509 | £696,501 | £659,043 | £89,605 | £89,605 | 2 / 79 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Waterperry Opera Festival reported total income of £748k and reported expenditure of £697k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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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ORCHARD BARN
ILMER
PRINCES RISBOROUGH
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
HP27 9RA
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