Welsh National Opera Limited
Also known as: The Welsh National Opera and Drama Company Limited, Wno
The company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications.
Activities & Mission
The company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (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 | £18,006,000 | £18,310,000 | £15,398,000 | £17,381,000 | £6,963,000 | 232 / 4 |
| 2024 | £18,323,000 | £20,613,000 | £17,076,000 | £14,538,000 | £2,416,000 | 203 / 3 |
| 2023 | £18,166,000 | £20,724,000 | £17,962,000 | £14,248,000 | £2,226,000 | 214 / 2 |
| 2022 | £18,162,000 | £20,169,000 | £17,752,000 | £12,695,000 | £3,698,000 | 220 / 2 |
| 2021 | £13,731,000 | £11,933,000 | £10,414,000 | £11,000,000 | £3,276,000 | 231 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Welsh National Opera Limited
What does Welsh National Opera Limited do?
The company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications.
How much income did Welsh National Opera Limited report in 2025?
Welsh National Opera Limited reported total income of £18.01m and reported expenditure of £18.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Welsh National Opera Limited?
Welsh National Opera Limited has a program ratio of 85.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Welsh National Opera Limited registered as a charity?
Welsh National Opera Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1963 as charity number 221538. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Welsh National Opera Limited?
Welsh National Opera Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Welsh National Opera Limited operate?
Welsh National Opera Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Welsh National Opera Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Welsh National Opera Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221538.
Details
THE WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE
BUTE PLACE
CARDIFF
CF10 5AL
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Welsh National Opera and Drama Company Limited
- Wno
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated