GOTHIC OPERA
The advancement of the art of opera by the provision of artistic projects including performances of rare works related to supernatural and/or gothic subjects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,730 for the year, reducing unrestricted funds from £13,799 to £12,069. The trustees confirm there are no uncertainties regarding the charity continuing as a going concern and that regular donations have been secured for future seasons. The charity explicitly states it does not have a policy on reserves.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Edoardo Cesarinochair
- Dr David Michael Usher
- Dr LINDA HIRST
- Patricia Jordan Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2025 | £97k | £99k |
| 02/08/2024 | £103k | £96k |
| 02/08/2023 | £59k | £82k |
| 02/08/2022 | £97k | £67k |
| 02/08/2021 | £51k | £49k |
Common questions
Is GOTHIC OPERA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,730 for the year, reducing unrestricted funds from £13,799 to £12,069. The trustees confirm there are no uncertainties regarding the charity continuing as a going concern and that regular donations have been secured for future seasons. The charity explicitly states it does not have a policy on reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GOTHIC OPERA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GOTHIC OPERA as a grant recipient include THE FENTON ARTS TRUST, THE MARCHUS TRUST, THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £0 |