Into Opera
Analysis
Into Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in May 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Into Opera reported income of £80k and spending of £49k, leaving 39% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £48k to £80k (+65%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 325%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Into Opera sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Grantchester Village Hall (£80k), Bakewell and District Historical Society (£80k) and South House Silver Workshop Trust (£80k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education in, and to promote and increase the enjoyment and appreciation of, opera and thearts (including music, drama, dance, design, film, the written word) for public benefit. Through so doing,the CIO aims to improve the accessibility of opera as an art form, nationally and internationally, seeking toget more people into opera as audience members and/or participants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Grantchester Village Hall | Cambridge | £80k |
| Bakewell and District Historical Society | Bakewell | £80k |
| South House Silver Workshop Trust | Shetland | £80k |
| Burnley Light Opera Society | Burnley | £80k |