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FRIENDS OF OPERA NORTH

Registered charity 507574 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE FRIENDS OF ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA NORTH

Financial assistance towards the running costs of Opera North, by organising opera talks, concerts and recitals and by publicising opera events in the region.

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Latest income
£68k
Latest spending
£61k
Registered
1978
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that free reserves totalled £19,304, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover administrative costs and meet financial obligations for at least twelve months. The charity reported a net income surplus of £7,831 for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing from £11,473 to £19,304. The trustees confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a small surplus sufficient to cover administrative costs (held: £19k)
“The Charity’s policy on reserves is to retain a small surplus sufficient to cover administrative costs thus enabling it to maximise its support for Opera North Limited’s revenue activities.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees of Friends of Opera North are also trustees of Opera North Limited. During the year, the Friends of Opera North made contribution to Opera North Limited of £55,000 (2024: £45,000). Opera North Limited paid costs of £5,031 (2024: £5,400) on behalf of Friends of Opera North. The balance due from Opera North Limited at 31 March 2024 was £11,220 (2024: £1,566). Donations and membership fees from Trustees totalled £60 (2024: £60). Income received into Friends of Opera North on behalf of Opera North Limited was £562 (2024: £nil). Income received into Opera North Limited on behalf of Friends of Opera North was £14,685 (2024: £11,687).
“Trustees of Friends of Opera North are also trustees of Opera North Limited. During the year, the Friends of Opera North made contribution to Opera North Limited of £55,000 (2024: £45,000). Opera North Limited paid costs of £5,031 (2024: £5,400) on behalf of Friends of Opera North. The balance due from Opera North Limited at 31 March 2024 was £11,220 (2024: £1,566). Donations and membership fees from Trustees totalled £60 (2024: £60). Income received into Friends of Opera North on behalf of Opera North Limited was £562 (2024: £nil). Income received into Opera North Limited on behalf of Friends of Opera North was £14,685 (2024: £11,687).” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£68k£61k
31/03/2024£56k£52k
31/03/2023£54k£72k
31/03/2022£89k£145k
31/03/2021£79k£3k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF OPERA NORTH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves totalled £19,304, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover administrative costs and meet financial obligations for at least twelve months. The charity reported a net income surplus of £7,831 for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing from £11,473 to £19,304. The trustees confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.