Stanley Opera
Analysis
Stanley Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nuneaton. It was registered in September 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Stanley Opera reported income of £24k and spending of £22k, spending 91% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 238%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Stanley Opera sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Anglia Chamber Orchestra (£24k), Sherborne Town Band (£24k) and Compton and Shawford Community Association (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Opera production for 4 performances during April. Autumn production for 7 performances during October. "Lollipops" concerts - 2 or 3 during the year. Opera Festival organised when funding allows.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Anglia Chamber Orchestra | Suffolk | £24k |
| Sherborne Town Band | Dorset | £24k |
| Compton and Shawford Community Association | Hampshire | £24k |
| Friends of Addingham Primary School | West Yorkshire | £24k |