Welsh National Opera Limited
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The company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Welsh National Opera Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WELSH NATIONAL OPERA LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA LIMITED is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA LIMITED is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Welsh National Opera Limited
Welsh National Opera Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £18M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Welsh National Opera Limited has £18M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications. Welsh National Opera Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Welsh National Opera Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Welsh National Opera Limited's registered charity number is 221538. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Welsh National Opera Limited is located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Welsh National Opera Limited is based in Cardiff in Wales. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Welsh National Opera Limited
- What is Welsh National Opera Limited?
- Welsh National Opera Limited is a education charitable company based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications.
- When was Welsh National Opera Limited founded?
- Welsh National Opera Limited was founded in 1963.
- Where is Welsh National Opera Limited located?
- Headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Welsh National Opera Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £18 million. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Welsh National Opera Limited trustworthy?
- Welsh National Opera Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Welsh National Opera Limited's website?
- https://www.wno.org.uk
- Are donations to Welsh National Opera Limited tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.