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THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ENDOWMENT FUND 2000

Registered charity 1089928 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ENDOWMENT FUND

Latest income
£4.1m
Latest spending
£2.7m
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased to £52.6m, driven by a £6.3m gain from a lease variation and investment performance. Free reserves were reported at £253,837, which the trustees consider an appropriate level to provide financial flexibility and buffer against operational risks.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: appropriate level (held: £254k)
“The aim has been to build up free reserves to ensure that grants can be made to the Royal Opera House in future years even if investment income underperforms.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Crowe UK LLP.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£4.1m
Total spending
£2.7m
Cost of raising funds
£889k
Reserves (reported)
£200k
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~0.9 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£4.1m£2.7m
31/08/2024£2.6m£2.9m
31/08/2023£8.4m£2.6m
31/08/2022£2.3m£6.4m
31/08/2021£2.6m£2.7m

Common questions

Is THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ENDOWMENT FUND 2000 financially healthy?

The accounts state that total funds increased to £52.6m, driven by a £6.3m gain from a lease variation and investment performance. Free reserves were reported at £253,837, which the trustees consider an appropriate level to provide financial flexibility and buffer against operational risks. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Crowe UK LLP.

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST2£1.0m
THE BAND TRUST2£775k
THE HEADLEY TRUST2£50k
CHK Foundation2£20k
THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST1£14.9m
THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION1£5.8m
GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION1£5.0m
THE LINBURY TRUST1£1.3m

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