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THE OPERA AWARDS FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1151026 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Opera Awards Foundation will advance the education of the public in the art of opera in particular by the provision of bursaries or grants to individuals, groups of individuals or other charitable organisations.

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Latest income
£80k
Latest spending
£80k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £264 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £48,291. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern with sufficient cash reserves to cover liabilities for at least 12 months. The charity is exempt from audit and underwent an independent examination instead.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a level that would cover any future commitments of the charity (held: £48k)
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level that would cover any future commitments of the charity.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amount due from subsidiary
“At the balance sheet date an amount of £12,659 was due from Opera Awards 22 Limited (2023 - £3,499), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Opera Awards Foundation incorporated in the United Kingdom. The principal activity of the subsidiary is that of organising and hosting an annual opera awards ceremony and gala dinner. These amounts are interest-free and repayable on demand” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Opera Awards 2022 Limited
“Opera Awards 2022 Limited is registered in England and Wales and its registered office is 3rd floor, 10 Rose & Crown Yard, King Street, London, SW1Y 6RE. The principal activity of the subsidiary is that of organising and hosting an annual opera awards ceremony and gala dinner.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Opera Awards Foundation (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£80k£80k
31/12/2023£95k£117k
31/12/2022£123k£68k
31/12/2021£25k£20k
31/12/2020£38k£28k

Common questions

Is THE OPERA AWARDS FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £264 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £48,291. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern with sufficient cash reserves to cover liabilities for at least 12 months. The charity is exempt from audit and underwent an independent examination instead. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE OPERA AWARDS FOUNDATION?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OPERA AWARDS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE PETERS FAMILY FOUNDATION CIO.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE PETERS FAMILY FOUNDATION CIOFY2024£25kTo support five aspiring young opera singers with bursaries, facilitating their promising opera career journeys.
THE PETERS FAMILY FOUNDATION CIOFY2025£0