Richmond Opera
Analysis
Richmond Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Richmond Opera reported income of £21k and spending of £25k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £16k to £21k (+31%), an average of +7.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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, Richmond Opera sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nailsea Theatre Club (£21k), Camden Symphony Orchestra (£21k) and Alresford Village Hall (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
a) To promote public education in, and appreciation of, Baroque music (particularly Baroque Opera) through public concerts, study days and full-scale productions;(b) To encourage and provide an opportunity for amateur musicians to develop through participation in the performance and enjoyment of live performances of Baroque music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Theatre Club | Bristol | £21k |
| Camden Symphony Orchestra | Bedfordshire | £21k |
| Alresford Village Hall | Essex | £21k |
| Woodley Concert Band | Berkshire | £21k |