GLYNDEBOURNE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
To present opera of the highest international quality in all respects, to remain financially independent, to balance old and new repertory and explore ways of developing the art form, to make our work accessible to a wide audience through Glyndebourne on Tour and by our Education programme and to provide a stimulating and inspirational environment for artists, staff and audiences.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that Glyndebourne Productions Limited delivered a net financial surplus of £3.0m for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income before tax relief reaching £38.4m. Per the trustees' report, free reserves increased to £23.4m, exceeding the stated target of £15.1m, and the charity maintains a strong cash position of £55.4m to support ongoing operations and capital investments.
What the accounts disclose
“Gus Christie, Executive Chairman and a non-voting advisory trustee, received total remuneration, including pension contributions, of £134,309 (2023: £128,007) during the year under the terms of his contract of employment with Glyndebourne. Gus Christie's wife, Danielle de Niese, received total remuneration, including pensions, of £33,325 (2023: £31,900) for her role as Ambassador for the Charity.” — page 54
“Gus Christie, Executive Chairman and a non-voting advisory trustee, received total remuneration, including pension contributions, of £134,309 (2023: £128,007) during the year under the terms of his contract of employment with Glyndebourne.” — page 54
“GEL gifted £3,048,497 to the Charity during 2024 (see also note 10)” — page 54
“Gus Christie, Executive Chairman and a non-voting advisory trustee, received total remuneration, including pension contributions, of £134,309 (2023: £128,007) during the year under the terms of his contract of employment with Glyndebourne.” — page 54
“GEL gifted £3,048,497 to the Charity during 2024 (see also note 10)” — page 54
“Gus Christie, Executive Chairman and a non-voting advisory trustee, received total remuneration, including pension contributions, of £134,309 (2023: £128,007) during the year under the terms of his contract of employment with Glyndebourne.” — page 54
“GEL gifted £3,048,497 to the Charity during 2024 (see also note 10)” — page 54
“Gus Christie, Executive Chairman and a non-voting advisory trustee, received total remuneration, including pension contributions, of £134,309 (2023: £128,007) during the year under the terms of his contract of employment with Glyndebourne.” — page 54
“GEL gifted £3,048,497 to the Charity during 2024 (see also note 10)” — page 54
“Gus Christie, Executive Chairman and a non-voting advisory trustee, received total remuneration, including pension contributions, of £134,309 (2023: £128,007) during the year under the terms of his contract of employment with Glyndebourne.” — page 54
“GEL gifted £3,048,497 to the Charity during 2024 (see also note 10)” — page 54
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/12/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (06/01/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (19/03/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (06/08/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (12/07/2016)
Trustees
- Alina Kessel
- Dr Anna Celia Mallett
- Gautam Matthew George Rangarajan
- Jolyon Ronald Thomas Barker
- Karthi Gnanasegaram
- LORD ME DAVIES OF ABERSOCH
- Lady Helen Madeleine Ward
- Lady Victoria Susan Hull Robey CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £43.4m | £43.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £41.9m | £38.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £33.8m | £33.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £33.2m | £32.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £27.5m | £25.0m |
Common questions
Is GLYNDEBOURNE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that Glyndebourne Productions Limited delivered a net financial surplus of £3.0m for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income before tax relief reaching £38.4m. Per the trustees' report, free reserves increased to £23.4m, exceeding the stated target of £15.1m, and the charity maintains a strong cash position of £55.4m to support ongoing operations and capital investments. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Browe U.K. LLP.
Who funds GLYNDEBOURNE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GLYNDEBOURNE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED as a grant recipient include Laidlaw Opera Trust, THE SCS TRUST, SWIRE 2765, THE CHALK CLIFF TRUST, THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEHRENS FOUNDATION | 3 | £120k |
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 3 | £36k |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 3 | £18k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 3 | £16k |
| THE ASAMAA CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £12k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 3 | £3k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £275k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 2 | £240k |
Charities like this
- GARSINGTON OPERA LIMITED
- TETE A TETE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
- ENGLISH TOURING OPERA LIMITED
- OPERAGLASS WORKS LTD
- ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA
- BRITISH YOUTH OPERA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYNDEBOURNE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED | £43.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GARSINGTON OPERA LIMITED | £9.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| TETE A TETE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH TOURING OPERA LIMITED | £3.7m | £80,000 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| OPERAGLASS WORKS LTD | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA | £26.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |