THE LONDON EARLY OPERA COMPANY LTD
The advancement of Classical Music research and performance to enhance public education and benefit
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTEDTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF EARLY MUSIC IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING BY:I) THE PROVISION, PRESENTATION, PRODUCTION, ORGANISATION, RECORDING, MANAGEMENT AND CONDUCTING OF EARLY MUSIC TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS;II) THE PROMOTION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE ON HISTORICALLY ACCURATE INSTRUMENTS AMONGST THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL (AND PARTICULARLY AMONGST SCHOOL CHILDREN AND OTHER YOUNG MUSICIANS).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £17,235, reducing its unrestricted funds from £37,412 to £20,177. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on continued support from funders but believe it can continue operations at a lower level of activity if necessary. The charity has no staff, premises costs, or debts, and its reserves policy is to retain funds for future research and concerts without a specific numerical target.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity intends to retain its reserves at this stage so as to be available to fund further research, educational projects and concerts and with a view to assist the funding of significant recording projects as and when the funding and opportunity arises.” — page 6
“The charity is dependent on the continued support of funders. The trustees believe that the charity will continue to receive support and accordingly consider that it is appropriate to prepare financial statements on a going concern basis.” — page 13
“Bridget Cunningham a Freelance Musical Director, is an independent professional musician who is also the spouse of Andrew Carver, a Trustee of this Charity, during the year to 30th September 2025 fees for research, creation of programmes, scores and parts, direction from the harpsichord, Artists fees and payments made by her personally for projects, recordings, concerts and artistic administration were reimbursed totalling £4,965 (2024: £Nil). For her own instrumental performances amounts payable to her total £Nil (2024 - £Nil). All payments were approved to be paid to her by the independent trustees.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- ANDREW KINNAIRD CARVER FCA
- ASHLEY SARAH FROST
- CHARLES DIXON GLANVILLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £25k | £42k |
| 30/09/2024 | £17k | £7k |
| 30/09/2023 | £15k | £11k |
| 30/09/2022 | £45k | £22k |
| 30/09/2021 | £53k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON EARLY OPERA COMPANY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £17,235, reducing its unrestricted funds from £37,412 to £20,177. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on continued support from funders but believe it can continue operations at a lower level of activity if necessary. The charity has no staff, premises costs, or debts, and its reserves policy is to retain funds for future research and concerts without a specific numerical target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 02/03/2022 | £25k | Culture Recovery Fund: Emergency Resource Support |