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.
662 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.32% 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 | 152 | 0.21% |
| £10k - £100k | 316 | 0.45% |
| £100k - £250k | 73 | 0.32% |
| £250k - £500k | 35 | 0.31% |
| £500k - £1m | 26 | 0.37% |
| £1m - £10m | 29 | 0.32% |
| Over £10m | 14 | 0.62% |
| Total | 645 | 0.33% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 535 | 0.31% |
| oscr | 112 | 0.45% |
| ccni | 15 | 0.21% |
| Total | 662 | 0.32% |
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 |
£182,080,000 |
| 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. |
£41,942,000 |
| 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. |
£28,804,714 |
| 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. |
£28,148,648 |
| 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. |
£26,933,970 |
| 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. |
£18,822,860 |
| 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. |
£18,006,000 |
| Edinburgh International Festival Society [Charity number: SC004694] To promote and encourage the arts, especially opera, plays, dramas, ballet and music, and the study of the arts and, for these purposes, to organise, promote, manage and conduct festivals of music, dramas and other entertainments in Edinburgh or elsewhere annually or at such longer intervals as the Company may determine. |
£15,076,000 |
| Leeds Heritage Theatres [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. |
£14,926,531 |
| Aberdeen Performing Arts [Charity number: SC033733] 1. The Company's charitable objects are: a. to present, provide or assist in the provision of facilities at reasonable cost for arts and cultural activities, including but not limited to music, opera, drama, dance, literature, visual and digital arts and 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 the 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. b. to provide accessible and affordable opportunities for all members of the general public in Aberdeen and other parts of Scotland to participate in arts and cultural, activities and access the Facilities including people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 and people experiencing socio economic deprivation and other forms of disadvantage and to encourage wider participation from all ages and minority groups. and c. to advance the education of the public in arts and cultural activities by presenting, promoting, sponsoring, supporting and assisting in the development of public interest in and awareness of arts and cultural activities within and at the Facilities and in the community through the use of out- reach programmes, publications and other media promotion. |
£14,359,295 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE MORECAMBE WARBLERS AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1148184] The objects of the society shall be the study and performance of Operatic works, Musical comedies, Theatrical productions, etc. in the Lancaster and Morecambe area. Last year we performed Sweeney Todd which has recently been nominated for three NODA awards, including Best Show; Best Director & Best Actress. |
£50,862 |
| Wild Arts [Charity number: 1158366] WILD ART AIMS: TO PROMOTE THE BEST IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR ACTIVITIES TO MEET THESE GOALS CAN INCLUDE A SUMMER PORGRAMME OF OPERA PERFORMANCES IN VENUES THROUGHOUT THE UK, AN ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL BASED IN NORTH ESSEX FEATURING TOP-CLASS MUSICIANS AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN ENJOYMENT OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE. |
£666,541 |
| Southern Light Opera Company [Charity number: SC029172] The objects of the Company shall be the study and performance of Musical Productions and the raising of funds for charitable purposes. |
£125,692 |
| ARTREGEN [Charity number: 1120930] Artregen helps in the regeneration of Pontypool through the Arts. our projects have included an artwork to commemorate the Millenium, a memorial (written and artwork) to a hospital , now being upgraded, relocated and restored an 18th Century arbour, have staged "Opera in the Park" 5times. Provided seats in the Italian gardens around a fountain which we helped to restore. Literary events. |
£1,000 |
| WHITE HORSE OPERA [Charity number: 1194308] White Horse Opera performs a wide range of operatic music in venues in and around Devizes in Wiltshire: typically an annual fully-staged opera in the autumn, and a lighter touring opera throughout the year. Recent productions have included Carmen and The Magic Flute for the former and The Mikado for the latter. Concert recitals of opera highlights and other vocal music are also given. |
£17,417 |
| KAYS THEATRE GROUP [Charity number: 1210497] The object of the CIO is to educate the public in dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, and to further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine. |
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| WELSH NATIONAL OPERA BENEVOLENT TRUST [Charity number: 1085756] The principal activity of the trust fund is to provide relief of poverty, hardship, sickness and handicap, and to advance the education of persons who may have been or may be employees of Welsh National Opera Limited |
£727 |
| THE LUXON-ROSE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1218979] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:(1) TO ADVANCE PUBLIC APPRECIATION IN THE ARTS, IN PARTICULAR THE ART OF CLASSICAL SINGING (ENCOMPASSING OPERATIC, ART SONG AND ORATORIO REPERTOIRE); AND(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN CLASSICAL SINGING AND VOCAL MUSIC, AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THAT ART FORM AND ITS REPERTOIRE, INCLUDING THE WORKS OF SIR FRANCESCO PAOLO TOSTI AND OTHER COMPOSERS FOR THE VOICE.THE CIO WILL PURSUE THESE OBJECTS IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:• PRESENTING PUBLIC CONCERTS, RECITALS AND PERFORMANCES OF CLASSICAL VOCAL MUSIC;• DELIVERING MASTERCLASSES AND WORKSHOPS WHICH PUBLIC AUDIENCES MAY ATTEND AND OBSERVE;• PRESENTING PUBLIC TALKS AND DISCUSSIONS ABOUT CLASSICAL SINGING, ITS REPERTOIRE AND THE WIDER ART FORM;• ORGANISING RESIDENTIAL SINGING ACADEMIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR YOUNG SINGERS AT AN EARLY STAGE OF THEIR VOCAL DEVELOPMENT;• PROVIDING BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO TALENTED YOUNG SINGERS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO ACCESS VOCAL TRAINING OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD;• PROMOTING THE PERFORMANCE, STUDY AND PRESERVATION OF VOCAL REPERTOIRE, INCLUDING THE WORKS OF SIR FRANCESCO PAOLO TOSTI AND RICHARD STOKER;• SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES RELATING TO CLASSICAL SINGING;• COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANISATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PARTNERS TO BROADEN PUBLIC ACCESS TO CLASSICAL VOCAL MUSIC; AND• ANY OTHER MEANS THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE TO FURTHER THE OBJECTS. |
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| Grid Iron Theatre Company Limited [Charity number: SC024185] The Company is established to advance public education by the encouragement of the performing arts inclUding, but without limiting the foregoing, the arts of drama, ballet, dance, mime, music, and opera. |
£343,836 |
| WESTON-SUPER-MARE OPERATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 266217] Theatre arts - the furtherence of performing arts in the locality and the education and entertainment of the general public |
£167,655 |
