The Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust
Analysis
The Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in May 1975, 51 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 human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust reported income of £96k and spending of £131k, spending 136% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £19k to £96k (+413%), an average of +50% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 477%. 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, The Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Urmston District Scout Council (£96k), Society for Renaissance Studies (£97k) and Wandsworth Work and Play (£96k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society's object is to provide the means by which people may learn to perform music, act and dance and to entertain. The society supports other charities by performing concerts in and around the Redruth area but has also travelled to Scotland and Lancashire to support local charities there. It provides access for the public of all ages to learn and enjoy the dramatic arts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Urmston District Scout Council | Lancashire | £96k |
| Society for Renaissance Studies | London | £97k |
| Wandsworth Work and Play | London | £96k |
| Climate Change All Change | London | £97k |