AYLESBURY OPERA
We perform staged opera productions and concerts to a high standard. We aim to widen access to opera across the community and to promote it as a valuable and relevant performance art. We encourage and promote community participation in our activities, through professionally delivered rehearsals and dedicated youth classes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £13,136 to £25,142 during the year, resulting in a net surplus of £12,006. The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level equivalent to three months' running costs, a target which was not met as the actual reserves of £25,142 are below the implied threshold of three months' costs (based on annual expenditure of approximately £21,397). The charity has no paid staff and operates with no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain the charity’s unrestricted reserves at a level equivalent to three months’ running costs” — page 4
“Aylesbury Opera Productions Limited (company number 15461295) was incorporated on 2nd February 2024, a 100% subsidiary of Aylesbury Opera.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/09/2022)
Trustees
- Philip Hayeschair
- Eileen Robinson
- Fenella Vieceli
- Gillian Liddell
- Jennie Bruce
- Neil Henderson
- Nicholas Heritage
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £27k | £15k |
| 31/07/2024 | £30k | £21k |
| 31/07/2023 | £24k | £32k |
| 31/07/2022 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/07/2021 | £8k | £4k |
Common questions
Is AYLESBURY OPERA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £13,136 to £25,142 during the year, resulting in a net surplus of £12,006. The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level equivalent to three months' running costs, a target which was not met as the actual reserves of £25,142 are below the implied threshold of three months' costs (based on annual expenditure of approximately £21,397). The charity has no paid staff and operates with no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AYLESBURY OPERA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AYLESBURY OPERA as a grant recipient include THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, THE CARRINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Community Music |
| THE CARRINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 31/03/2025 | £10k | Fully staged production of Verdi's opera ‘Don Carlo’ at the DEMBE Theatre in Tring. |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £4k | Project Funding |