RETROSPECT OPERA
To advance the art of opera for the public benefit by researching British opera of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and making recordings publicly available.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by £3,866, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £36,687 to £32,821. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains in a strong financial position and is prepared on a going concern basis, with unrestricted reserves covering the shortfall.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are satisfied that the reserves held are related to expenditure on continuing and future projects. Cash flow is managed to ensure that funds are available for short-term commitments. There are no staff costs or contractual commitments to suppliers.” — page 8
“£150 was paid to one trustee (Andy King) for an essay, and costs totalling £2,139 were incurred by 3 trustees for travel and accommodation relating to a recording.” — page 12
“£150 was paid to one trustee (Andy King) for an essay, and costs totalling £2,139 were incurred by 3 trustees for travel and accommodation relating to a recording. These were agreed in advance by the other trustees. No other payments were made to any trustees other than reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of the CIO. No other material transaction took place between the CIO and a trustee or any person connected with them. There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.” — page 12
Trustees
- Dr VALERIE LANGFIELD MA PHDchair
- Dr Benjamin Francis Hamilton PhD
- Joseph Charles Hearson
- PROFESSOR DAVID CHANDLER DPHIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £39k | £17k |
| 31/10/2024 | £33k | £37k |
| 31/10/2023 | £36k | £38k |
| 31/10/2022 | £13k | £21k |
| 31/10/2021 | £12k | £5k |
Common questions
Is RETROSPECT OPERA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by £3,866, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £36,687 to £32,821. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains in a strong financial position and is prepared on a going concern basis, with unrestricted reserves covering the shortfall. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RETROSPECT OPERA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RETROSPECT OPERA as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Public Performance |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Public Performance |