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Regents Opera Ltd

Registered charity 1155257 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FULHAM OPERA, FULHAM OPERA LTD

Regents Opera has been established to enable the advancement of the arts through the promotion and presentation of opera to the highest possible standard; and to advance the education of the public in opera and young performers in the early stages of their careers or professional singers requiring further stage experience, primarily but not exclusively in the operatic works of Richard Wagner.

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Latest income
£696k
Latest spending
£684k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a small financial surplus of £11,566, increasing its unrestricted reserves from £28,333 to £39,899. The trustees confirm that sufficient unrestricted reserves are retained to meet projected working capital needs, supported by cash assets and a substantial claim for Theatre Tax Relief. The charity holds no tangible assets or investment assets and has no salaried employees.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: Sufficient unrestricted reserves are retained to meet projected working capital needs (held: £40k)
“Sufficient unrestricted reserves are retained to meet projected working capital needs matched by cash assets and short term receivables, notably a substantial claim for Theatre Tax Relief from HMRC.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Oliver Gibbs received £5,000 remuneration as a performance fee for singing in productions.
“Mr Oliver Gibbs was paid £5000 as a performance fee as a singer in Regents Opera productions. He was engaged on a contract basis as a self emplyed contractor.”
“Mr Brian Partridge was paid £1600 as rental income from putting up a cast member at his house.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Brian Partridge received £1,600 as rental income for accommodating a cast member.
“Mr Oliver Gibbs was paid £5000 as a performance fee as a singer in Regents Opera productions. He was engaged on a contract basis as a self emplyed contractor.”
“Mr Brian Partridge was paid £1600 as rental income from putting up a cast member at his house.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£696k
Total spending
£684k
Cost of raising funds
£43k
Reserves (reported)
£40k
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~0.7 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (54% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 6.2% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

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Operates in: Cornwall · Gloucestershire · Hackney · Hammersmith And Fulham · Tower Hamlets

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£696k£684k
31/08/2024£292k£273k
31/08/2023£228k£248k
31/12/2022£303k£298k
31/12/2021£86k£93k

Common questions

Is Regents Opera Ltd financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a small financial surplus of £11,566, increasing its unrestricted reserves from £28,333 to £39,899. The trustees confirm that sufficient unrestricted reserves are retained to meet projected working capital needs, supported by cash assets and a substantial claim for Theatre Tax Relief. The charity holds no tangible assets or investment assets and has no salaried employees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds Regents Opera Ltd?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Regents Opera Ltd as a grant recipient include THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

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

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£5k