BAREFOOT OPERA
To advance education in and promote public appreciation of the art of opera for the public benefit
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Barefoot Opera reported a net surplus of £194 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing from £15,421 to £28,894. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £20,019 and restricted funds of £8,875, indicating stable financial resources relative to its activities.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- David Maurice Rogers
- Jenny Miller
- Joao Figueiredo
- Laura Claire Mucha
- Laurelle Hughes
- Mary Long
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £167k | £153k |
| 31/03/2024 | £70k | £74k |
| 31/03/2023 | £59k | £56k |
| 31/03/2022 | £155k | £182k |
| 31/03/2021 | £72k | £51k |
Common questions
Is BAREFOOT OPERA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Barefoot Opera reported a net surplus of £194 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing from £15,421 to £28,894. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £20,019 and restricted funds of £8,875, indicating stable financial resources relative to its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BAREFOOT OPERA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BAREFOOT OPERA as a grant recipient include THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | Culture and Recreation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 22/10/2021 | £25k | Culture Recovery Fund: Continuity Support |