London Youth Opera
Since 1971, London Youth Opera (operating under our previous name, W11 Opera) has introduced young people from all backgrounds and abilities to the transformative power of opera. We are the only opera company staging original commissions written exclusively for and performed exclusively by children in highly acclaimed professional productions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that London Youth Opera reported a surplus of £1,751.56 for the year ended 5 April 2025, compared to a surplus of £3,835.19 in the prior year. Total income was £118,205.66 against total expenses of £116,454.10. The trustees note a positive financial projection supported by recent fundraising campaigns and underwriting pledges.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Anna Clara Anderssonchair
- Anne-Marie Gilis
- Debbie Ann Joyce
- Dr Grace Barnes
- Dr Iseult Roche
- Ian Richard Taylor
- Xanthe Steen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £118k | £116k |
| 05/04/2024 | £117k | £113k |
| 05/04/2023 | £8k | £9k |
| 05/04/2022 | £31k | £54k |
| 05/04/2021 | £32k | £34k |
Common questions
Is London Youth Opera financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that London Youth Opera reported a surplus of £1,751.56 for the year ended 5 April 2025, compared to a surplus of £3,835.19 in the prior year. Total income was £118,205.66 against total expenses of £116,454.10. The trustees note a positive financial projection supported by recent fundraising campaigns and underwriting pledges. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds London Youth Opera?
Funders whose own accounts filings name London Youth Opera as a grant recipient include THE BAND TRUST, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST, THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAND TRUST | FY2024 | £80k | Children and Young People |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | Community Spirit Fund |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Grenfell Community Development Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 5 | £45k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 4 | £665k |
| THE JOHN S COHEN FOUNDATION | 3 | £33k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 3 | £16k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £235k |
| BELVEDERE TRUST | 2 | £133k |
| CHK Foundation | 2 | £95k |
| THE VERNON ELLIS FOUNDATION | 2 | £80k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH YOUTH OPERA
- ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA
- LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD
- WELSH NATIONAL OPERA LIMITED
- GARSINGTON OPERA LIMITED
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Youth Opera | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH YOUTH OPERA | £446k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA | £26.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| LEWISHAM YOUTH THEATRE LTD | £397k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WELSH NATIONAL OPERA LIMITED | £18.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GARSINGTON OPERA LIMITED | £9.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |