The Nottingham Operatic Society
Analysis
The Nottingham Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in October 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and 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, The Nottingham Operatic Society reported income of £611k and spending of £521k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,311 to £611k (+11400%), an average of +228% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 2460%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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, The Nottingham Operatic Society sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Common Room of the Great North Limited (£610k), Bodens College Limited (£611k) and Create London (£609k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £333k would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.3%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.4%
In the charity's own words
To provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Common Room of the Great North Limited | Newcastle upon Tyne | £610k |
| Bodens College Limited | London | £611k |
| Create London | Dagenham | £609k |
| Spid Theatre Company Limited | London | £612k |