The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust
Analysis
The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in August 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust reported income of £271k and spending of £284k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £23k to £271k (+1074%), an average of +85% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 919%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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 Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Thomas Rawcliffe Charitable Trust (£270k), The Greater Manchester Transport Society (£271k) and The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust (£270k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Musical Theatre Group staging musicals and concerts for the benefit of its members, supporters, and the wider community.Promotion and furtherance of education of the public in the appreciation of the performing arts. Support and encouragement of young people in the above.Participation in fund-raising activities for a variety of charities and good causes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Rawcliffe Charitable Trust | Cumbria | £270k |
| The Greater Manchester Transport Society | Manchester | £271k |
| The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust | Dorchester | £270k |
| Norwich Puppet Theatre Trust Limited | Norwich | £271k |