Waveney Light Opera Group
Analysis
Waveney Light Opera Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in February 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Waveney Light Opera Group reported income of £46k and spending of £32k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £7,740 to £46k (+490%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 208%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, Waveney Light Opera Group sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Thompson Educational Trust (£46k), Martin Village Hall (£46k) and County of Stockport Guide Association (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Presentation of musical theatre shows and concerts. Participation in local music-making activities. Presentation of educational events relating to musical theatre such as sight-reading, music theory, singing technique, stagecraft etc. Support for local people wishing to undertake musical activities. Encouragement of younger people wishing to undertake musical activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Thompson Educational Trust | Buntingford | £46k |
| Martin Village Hall | Lincoln | £46k |
| County of Stockport Guide Association | Cheshire | £46k |
| Spa Theatre Company | Leamington Spa | £46k |