THE OPERA MAKERS
The Opera Makers produce immersive and bold adaptations of classical operas as well as new works, masterclasses, concerts and online opera content working with both emerging and established artists to promote opera to the broadest community as well as providing support and training to those at the start of their careers.
Objects
(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF MUSICIANS AT THE START OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS, BY BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN FULL-TIME STUDY AND EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THROUGH:(I) THE PROVISION OF CAREER MENTORSHIP;(II) THE PROVISION OF MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL COACHING AND MASTERCLASSES;(III) THE PROVISION OF MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCE; AND (IV) FOSTERING THE CREATION OF VALUABLE AND LONG-LASTING NETWORKS TO SUPPORT CAREER DEVELOPMENT.(B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THROUGH:(I) STAGING OF ACCESSIBLE OPERA PRODUCTIONS;(II) PRODUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS WHICH ENGAGE TARGET AUDIENCES.(C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS, INCLUDING(BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THROUGH:(I) THE CREATION OF IMMERSIVE OPERA PRODUCTIONS; AND(II) THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW COLLABORATIVE PRACTICES FOR CREATING AND STAGING OPERAS;(III) REINVENTING THE NARRATIVES OF STANDARD REPERTOIRE OPERAS AND COLLABORATING WITH PRACTITIONERS FROM OTHER DISCIPLINES.
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 6
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 4
- Government income: £30,000 — grants £30,000 (1); 34% of the £87,201 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Stefan Francies Denjis De Wachterchair
- ELENI Tzampatzopoulou
- KEITH MORTIMER CLANCY
- Kyriaki Kaza
- Luci di Nordwall Cornish
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5k | £4k |
| 31/12/2024 | £9k | £14k |
| 31/12/2023 | £87k | £86k |
| 31/12/2022 | £13k | £8k |
| 31/12/2021 | £21k | £31k |
Common questions
Who funds THE OPERA MAKERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OPERA MAKERS as a grant recipient include THE FENTON ARTS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | amount not stated | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | amount not stated |