KENTISH OPERA

Registered charity 1035615 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Kentish Opera's purpose is to educate the public in the operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in said arts. To do so, we perform opera and operetta in English in traditional productions with professional soloists and professional orchestra. In 2022/23 we performed Yeomen of the Guard and presented a Gala opera event.

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Latest income
£57k
Latest spending
£62k
Registered
1994
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that Kentish Opera ended the 2024-2025 season with unrestricted reserves of £70,219, a decrease from the previous year's £75,211, following operational losses on its productions. The trustees report that these losses were mitigated by cost controls and donations, and they consider the charity to be in a good position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bromley · Kent · Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£57k£62k
31/08/2024£69k£61k
31/08/2023£66k£55k
31/08/2022£53k£100k
31/08/2021£27k£15k

Common questions

Is KENTISH OPERA financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Kentish Opera ended the 2024-2025 season with unrestricted reserves of £70,219, a decrease from the previous year's £75,211, following operational losses on its productions. The trustees report that these losses were mitigated by cost controls and donations, and they consider the charity to be in a good position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.