Melbourne Operatic Society
Analysis
Melbourne Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derby. It was registered in November 1968, 58 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 May 2026, Melbourne Operatic Society reported income of £23k and spending of £23k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income grew from £11k to £23k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Melbourne Operatic Society sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cavendish Village Hall, Beeley (£23k), Chorleywood Choral Society (£23k) and Horseheath Village Community Association (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The presentation of stage performances of the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan and other musical acivities to educate the public in the arts and sciences.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Village Hall, Beeley | Matlock | £23k |
| Chorleywood Choral Society | Buckinghamshire | £23k |
| Horseheath Village Community Association | Cambridge | £23k |
| Monmouth Choral Society | Lydney | £23k |