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.
660 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 | 151 | 0.21% |
| £10k - £100k | 314 | 0.45% |
| £100k - £250k | 72 | 0.32% |
| £250k - £500k | 29 | 0.27% |
| £500k - £1m | 28 | 0.41% |
| £1m - £10m | 26 | 0.29% |
| Over £10m | 15 | 0.67% |
| Total | 635 | 0.33% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 535 | 0.31% |
| oscr | 110 | 0.44% |
| ccni | 15 | 0.21% |
| Total | 660 | 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 |
£181,942,000 |
| 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. |
£18,323,000 |
| 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. |
£16,586,000 |
| 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 BIRKENHEAD OPERATIC SOCIETY TRUST [Charity number: 259306] Musical Theatre Group staging musicals and concerts for the benefit of its members, supporters, and the wider community.Promotion and furtherance of education of the public in the appreciation of the performing arts. Support and encouragement of young people in the above.Participation in fund-raising activities for a variety of charities and good causes. |
£247,121 |
| OPERAGLASS WORKS LTD [Charity number: 1174372] Mount productions of high quality opera |
£162,650 |
| OPERA ON LOCATION [Charity number: 1190010] Opera on Location has been established to allow the advancement of the arts through the promotion & presentation of opera, & to advance the education of the general public through innovatively staged, affordable, high-quality opera in unconventional performance spaces sung in English by young performers in the early stages of their careers/professional singers requiring further stage experience. |
£87,686 |
| THE BLEWBURY PLAYERS [Charity number: 271974] The object of the Blewbury Players is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts. The main activity of the Blewbury Players has been the production of plays, operas and other theatrical events of a high standard. |
£21,835 |
| London Youth Opera [Charity number: 282644] Since 1971, London Youth Opera (operating under our previous name, W11 Opera) has introduced young people from all backgrounds and abilities to the transformative power of opera. We are the only opera company staging original commissions written exclusively for and performed exclusively by children in highly acclaimed professional productions. |
£117,216 |
| THE ARDENTE OPERA AND MUSIC TRUST [Charity number: 1133572] the organisation of (i) public performances involving music opera and drama and ( ii) courses ,demonstrations and concerts for educational purposes . |
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| CHESTERFIELD OPERATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1203451] Chesterfield Operatic Society (COS) is one of the oldest amateur musical theatre companies in the country, being first established in 1905. Through the presentation of public events and the performance of shows we aim to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the dramatic and operatic arts in chesterfield and the surrounding area. |
£80,411 |
| BERMO ARTS CLUB [Charity number: 501738] Live performances on stage by local amateur groups open to all. 'Buying in' of professional entertainment be it music, drama, opera. Generally promotion of the arts in Barmouth and surrounding area |
£308 |
| BINGLEY LITTLE THEATRE [Charity number: 1145393] To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts. |
£287,558 |
| GREEN OPERA [Charity number: 1190762] To promote and advance the arts, by establishing and maintaining an opera company to promote the understanding and appreciation of opera, music and related arts and by providing educational workshops and talks.The conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. |
£16,905 |
