THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted general funds decreased to £6,130,919 from £6,324,791 in the prior year, following a net decrease in funds of £193,872. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the independent auditor.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Fund to maintain unrestricted funds in liquid investments sufficient to enable it to meet its charitable commitments and governance costs for the foreseeable future.” — page 7
“During the year a £2,000 donation was made to Chelsea Chamber Choir (2024: £2,000). Mrs Tessa King-Farlow (Trustee) is also a Trustee of the charity.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/12/2021)
Trustees
- Oliver Robert Julian Parrchair
- ANDREW CHARLES KAUFMAN
- ELEANOR ELIZABETH SEPANSKI
- Greg Jauncey
- Neil Christopher Dolby
- Nicola Jane Spencer
- Sabina Saima Khan
- Sir Alexander Charles Beard
- TESSA KING-FARLOW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £132k | £516k |
| 31/03/2024 | £155k | £468k |
| 31/03/2023 | £139k | £757k |
| 31/03/2022 | £7.5m | £710k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted general funds decreased to £6,130,919 from £6,324,791 in the prior year, following a net decrease in funds of £193,872. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the independent auditor. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Blue Spire Limited.
Who funds THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND as a grant recipient include ACTING FOR OTHERS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTING FOR OTHERS | FY2025 | £13k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14.9m |
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5.8m |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £5.0m |
| THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ENDOWMENT FUND 2000 | 1 | £2.3m |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE KENNETH & SUSAN GREEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |