The Bentley Operatic Society
Analysis
The Bentley Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in August 1983, 43 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 July 2025, The Bentley Operatic Society reported income of £54k and spending of £49k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £1,218 to £54k (+4368%), an average of +158% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 498%. 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 Bentley Operatic Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Saltash Heritage (£54k), English Chamber Choir (£54k) and South Manchester Aos (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Production of operatic performances for the public both on stage and in concert form.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash Heritage | Cornwall | £54k |
| English Chamber Choir | London | £54k |
| South Manchester Aos | Manchester | £54k |
| St Ives Museum | Cornwall | £54k |