New Sussex Opera
Analysis
New Sussex Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lewes. It was registered in August 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 May 2025, New Sussex Opera reported income of £54k and spending of £42k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to May 2025, income fell from £64k to £54k (-15%), an average of -3.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 56%. 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, New Sussex Opera sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Gust (£54k), Eastbourne Music and Arts Festival Trust (£54k) and St John's Community Association (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the charity are encourage, advance, develop and maintain public education in, appreciation of and involvement in operatic arts and the performing arts by promoting a series of public performances, exhibitions and other cultural events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Gust | Moreton in Marsh | £54k |
| Eastbourne Music and Arts Festival Trust | Eastbourne | £54k |
| St John's Community Association | Hertfordshire | £54k |
| South Manchester Aos | Manchester | £54k |