HOPS (HARROGATE OPERATIC PLAYERS) MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine. HOPS usually produces and performs one theatre show per year and operates primarily in the Harrogate District.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,751 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reducing total funds from £118,832 to £84,081. Unrestricted reserves stood at £81,581, which is above the stated maximum reserves policy target of £50,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The society will maintain a reserve to at least continue fund-raising activities and to cover the production costs of our main show. The reserves will be equivalent to the sum of the last two years running costs plus the average actual costs of the last two main shows (minus the theatre statement and rounded to the nearest thousand), to a maximum of £50,000.” — page 4
“‘Your Lionheart Print’, a company owned by Richard Lill, was paid £869 (2024 £831) for merchandise. No amount was outstanding at the year end.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/10/2021)
Trustees
- CATHERINE HELLAS
- David Hartley
- Georgina Jane Gladwyn
- Jane Rutherford
- Rebecca White
- Richard Lill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £86k | £72k |
| 31/07/2024 | £86k | £71k |
| 31/07/2023 | £85k | £76k |
| 31/07/2022 | £114k | £95k |
Common questions
Is HOPS (HARROGATE OPERATIC PLAYERS) MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,751 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reducing total funds from £118,832 to £84,081. Unrestricted reserves stood at £81,581, which is above the stated maximum reserves policy target of £50,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.