Hull Urban Opera
Analysis
Hull Urban Opera is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. It was registered in November 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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.
In the financial year ending May 2026, Hull Urban Opera reported income of £17k and spending of £12k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from May 2024 to May 2026, income fell from £48k to £17k (-64%), an average of -40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2026, when income rose by 547%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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, Hull Urban Opera sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Basildon Choral Society (£17k), Buttington/Trewern Community Centre (£17k) and Bettws Village Hall (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the public benefit, to promote, maintain, improve and advance education and appreciation of the art of opera in Hull and the wider region, primarily bya) The presentation of public performances;b) Providing workshops in all aspects of opera including singing, acting and opera history;c) Providing performance opportunities;d) Working with schools and young people to develop singing and
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon Choral Society | Basildon | £17k |
| Buttington/Trewern Community Centre | Y Trallwng | £17k |
| Bettws Village Hall | Powys | £17k |
| St Buryan and District Young Farmers Club | Wadebridge | £17k |