SOUTHGATE OPERA
The objects of the Society are: To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals. Two fully staged productions plus concerts are presented in Potters Bar and Enfield..
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a profit of approximately £6,181 for the year, largely due to an insurance claim. Per the trustees' report, the society maintains historical reserves of around £40,000-£45,000 to ensure financial stability and mitigate risk, noting that individual productions can incur costs of up to £30,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society has always maintained a historical reserve level, in order to ensure financial stability and mitigate against risk”
In the news
Trustees
- COLIN BENJAMIN DAVISchair
- Katharine Sarah Masters
- Kevin Rodgers
- Lucy Elisabeth Woods
- Sophie Alexandra Shoults
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £55k | £49k |
| 31/07/2024 | £51k | £50k |
| 31/07/2023 | £46k | £47k |
| 31/07/2022 | £35k | £41k |
| 31/07/2021 | £6k | £3k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHGATE OPERA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a profit of approximately £6,181 for the year, largely due to an insurance claim. Per the trustees' report, the society maintains historical reserves of around £40,000-£45,000 to ensure financial stability and mitigate risk, noting that individual productions can incur costs of up to £30,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.