SEFTON O.P.E.R.A.
Sefton O.P.E.R.A is a voluntary organisation working with older people in the community many experiencing dementia and Alzheimers often experiencing isolation our aim is to enable older people to have choices in relation to their own health. Our outstanding contribution to social welfare and using grass roots to formulate their objectives within the community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates on a limited budget and faces challenges due to funding repositioning and rising costs, yet it maintains service standards through the efforts of staff and volunteers. The organization serves approximately 17,000 attendees yearly across Sefton, focusing on health, wellbeing, and reducing social isolation for older people. No specific financial figures for reserves or income are provided in the text to assess long-term solvency beyond the statement of limited budget constraints.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- CATHY CROOK
- MARIE RICHARDSON
- MR BOB FORSTER
- MR MIKE BATES
- Peter White
- VIKKI ANNETTE MARTLOW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £78k | £132k |
| 30/09/2024 | £108k | £138k |
| 30/09/2023 | £149k | £144k |
| 30/09/2022 | £162k | £149k |
| 30/09/2021 | £148k | £134k |
Common questions
Is SEFTON O.P.E.R.A. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates on a limited budget and faces challenges due to funding repositioning and rising costs, yet it maintains service standards through the efforts of staff and volunteers. The organization serves approximately 17,000 attendees yearly across Sefton, focusing on health, wellbeing, and reducing social isolation for older people. No specific financial figures for reserves or income are provided in the text to assess long-term solvency beyond the statement of limited budget constraints. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SEFTON O.P.E.R.A.?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SEFTON O.P.E.R.A. as a grant recipient include SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE, THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2025 | £7k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £2k | |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2024 | £525 | Community Development |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/10/2025 | £20k | Today Tomorrow and the Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £10k | Time For You |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2021 | £119k | Building Better Lives Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/06/2018 | £10k | Lets Beat Loneliness Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/12/2016 | £9k | From Blitz to Glitz A reflextion and celebration of Bootle over the y |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2015 | £7k | Men Behaving Brilliantly |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2012 | £293k | Sefton Opera - Get involved - wellbeing project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2011 | £9k | Get Wise and Socialise |
| Sport England | 19/05/2010 | £8k | In the swim |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2009 | £1k | Opera's Phone System |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2004 | £155k | There is no project name available for this record |