NORTHERN OPERA GROUP
We create a range of musical productions, suitable for participants of varying ages, abilities and experiences. We produce works which are rarely performed, providing artists, participants and audiences with new and engaging experiences. We operate in the North of England, with a national reach.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a positive financial position with unrestricted reserves of £5,205 and restricted reserves of £9,436. The trustees note that overheads have traditionally been very low and that no formal reserves policy is currently in place, though one is being created. The charity has secured £85,000 from Arts Council England for future activities and has Theatre Tax Relief due to cover upcoming roles.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alan Williams
- Emily Simpson
- George Johnson-Leigh
- John Savournin
- SARAH Vyse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £141k | £132k |
| 31/03/2024 | £225k | £236k |
| 31/03/2023 | £84k | £135k |
| 31/03/2022 | £143k | £95k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £27k |
Common questions
Is NORTHERN OPERA GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a positive financial position with unrestricted reserves of £5,205 and restricted reserves of £9,436. The trustees note that overheads have traditionally been very low and that no formal reserves policy is currently in place, though one is being created. The charity has secured £85,000 from Arts Council England for future activities and has Theatre Tax Relief due to cover upcoming roles. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTHERN OPERA GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTHERN OPERA GROUP as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, The Keith Howard Foundation, THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS, THE MARCHUS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | £10k | |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | FY2025 | £10k | Arts |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Grants pledged for payment in later years |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Grants awarded and paid during the period |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2022 | £7k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2023 | £7k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2023 | £5k | |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Regional Arts Festivals |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Sherlock Holmes |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Public Performance |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | FY2021 | £3k | |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Public Performance |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2021 | £0 | Northern Opera Group |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 27/07/2022 | £10k | Christmas community opera, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/12/2019 | £9k | "Opera Stories of Leeds" |