Bampton Classical Opera
Analysis
Bampton Classical Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bampton. It was registered in May 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03705788). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Bampton Classical Opera reported income of £170k and spending of £141k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £61k to £170k (+178%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2022, when income rose by 95%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Bampton Classical Opera sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Scrum Theatre (£169k), Northern Roots (£170k) and Iran Heritage Foundation (£169k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity advances education for the public benefit by performing opera and other music at a high standard, concentrating on rare 18th-century repertory sung in English. Supporting the early development of outstanding young professional performers, the charity aims at an accessible and relaxed ethos with affordable ticket prices. It works beyond its area of operation when appropriate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Scrum Theatre | London | £169k |
| Northern Roots | High Bridge | £170k |
| Iran Heritage Foundation | London | £169k |
| Open School East | Kent | £170k |