Opera AR305¶
Opera is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Arts categoryand the Performing art subcategory.
668 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.33% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(opera(tic)?)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 159 | 0.21% |
| £10k - £100k | 321 | 0.47% |
| £100k - £250k | 64 | 0.31% |
| £250k - £500k | 35 | 0.36% |
| £500k - £1m | 16 | 0.26% |
| £1m - £10m | 28 | 0.33% |
| Over £10m | 13 | 0.64% |
| Total | 636 | 0.33% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 541 | 0.32% |
| oscr | 111 | 0.44% |
| ccni | 16 | 0.22% |
| Total | 668 | 0.33% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| ROYAL OPERA HOUSE COVENT GARDEN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 211775] Presentation of opera and ballet performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and tours in the United Kingdom and overseas |
£132,687,000 |
| ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA [Charity number: 257210] To produce & present opera and to develop and extend audiences for opera and understanding of the lyric arts in London and throughout the country. |
£33,714,811 |
| GLYNDEBOURNE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED [Charity number: 243877] To present opera of the highest international quality in all respects, to remain financially independent, to balance old and new repertory and explore ways of developing the art form, to make our work accessible to a wide audience through Glyndebourne on Tour and by our Education programme and to provide a stimulating and inspirational environment for artists, staff and audiences. |
£33,157,000 |
| WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE [Charity number: 1060458] WMC aims to create a special place which will provide a focal point for the unique culture, identity and talents of Wales though the creation of a world class showcase for musicals, opera, dance, exhibitions, entertainment and education in a millennium landmark, with long lasting benefits for the whole community. |
£26,581,645 |
| THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST [Charity number: 294745] The primary objectives of the trust as defined by the memorandum and articles of association are the encouragement of the arts, the promotion and advancement of education, and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting, and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts. |
£25,566,092 |
| OPERA NORTH LIMITED [Charity number: 511726] The principal activities of the charity are to encourage the understanding and appreciation of the lyric art by providing, presenting, organising and conducting opera performances, symphony concerts and educational events primarily in the North of England. |
£18,349,010 |
| WELSH NATIONAL OPERA LIMITED [Charity number: 221538] 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. |
£18,166,000 |
| LEEDS GRAND THEATRE AND OPERA HOUSE LIMITED [Charity number: 500408] Maintain and develop the Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. Offer drama, opera, ballet, musicals, comedy, variety, pantomime and arthouse / mainstream films. Increase engagement with performing arts and with heritage of these listed buildings through innovative learning and interpretation programmes. |
£17,228,040 |
| Scottish Opera [Charity number: SC019787] The advancement of education of the public in Scotland by the creation of opportunities for the people of Scotland to see and hear productions and performances of opera and ballet, music, dance, plaus and drama and of operatic, dramatic and other music. |
£13,663,468 |
| Aberdeen Performing Arts [Charity number: SC033733] Without prejudice to the foregoing generality, the charitable objects for which the Company is established are:- 3.1.1 to present, provide or assist in the provision of facilities at reasonable cost for the performing arts, including but not limited to music, opera, drama, contemporary and traditional dance and light entertainment (such facilities being provided from time to time being hereinafter referred to as 'the Facilities') for the general public in, or in connection with, the Local Authority area of Aberdeen City Council as defined in Schedule 1 to the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 (such Local Authority area being referred hereafter to as 'Aberdeen') and other parts of Scotland in the interests of social welfare and improving the conditions of life of the general public and, also, to encourage the wider use of the Facilities by residents of, and visitors to, Aberdeen and Scotland for festivals, concerts, workshops, conferences and events all related to the performing arts. and 3.1.2 to advance the education of the public in the performing arts by presenting, promoting, sponsoring, supporting and assisting in the development of public interest in and awareness of the performing arts within and at the Facilities and in the community through the use of outreach programmes, publications and other media promotion. (The purposes for which the Company is established as set out in subclauses 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 inclusive being hereinafter referred to as 'the Objects of the Company'). |
£13,076,251 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| OUTLAND OPERA [Charity number: 1194099] Outland Opera was founded in 2021 to provide site-specific performances to people living in rural locations, where opera is not normally performed. Outland works with local people to create its work, which is based on local and regional history. |
£6,300 |
| MARKET DRAYTON AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1192602] Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society operating in Market Drayton. Producing a pantomime, a play and a musical every year. We offer on-stage and back-stage activities for all members. We also run a Junior Theatre Workshop for young people aged 8 - 15, weekly during term time and a choir. |
£16,101 |
| JULIAN LIGHT OPERATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1103764] Educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation in the said arts |
£18,933 |
| CREATIVE JUICES [Charity number: 1195473] To advance the public education, appreciation and understanding of the arts, in particular, but not exclusively the art of opera in all aspects, by the development, production and presentation of public operatic performances and educational workshops. |
£10,000 |
| Islesburgh Drama Group [Charity number: SC043368] 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To further the dramatic or operatic arts and to educate the public in appreciation of these arts by performance of musicals, plays, sketches, revues and to do all such things as are conducive to such objects. 4.2 To advance the voluntary sector by making donations to such voluntary organisations for charitable purposes as the Board shall determine in line with Clause 109. |
£3,631 |
| SPECTRA ENSEMBLE [Charity number: 1185940] Since 2015, Spectra Ensemble has been giving life to works that challenge traditional definitions of opera. Drawing inspiration from the early twentieth century, we focus on operas that fuse genres and media to create a mode of storytelling that offers something for everyone. With a broad programme of performances and education workshops, Spectra Ensemble opens opera up to brand new audiences. |
£19,795 |
| THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1193337] 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. |
£139,402 |
| CITY OF MANCHESTER OPERA [Charity number: 1108337] OPERA CONCERTSOPERA PERFORMANCEEVENTS HELD FOR THE PUBLIC TO COME AND SING WITH THE COMPANY.TAKING OPERA INTO SCHOOLS |
£10,250 |
| BRIDGWATER OPERATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1089254] Presentation of musical shows. |
£54,248 |
| OPERA AUSTRALIA CAPITAL FUND UK [Charity number: 1112650] General charitable objects and in particular to promote the education of the public in the arts of opera, music and dance by making grants to or for the benefit of The Opera Australia Capital Fund or to Opera Australia. |
£23,728 |
