--- title: "Bath Opera — check charity number 1185066 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bath Opera a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185066. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lansdown Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bath-opera retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:27.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bath Opera is a registered charity (number 1185066) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £41,859 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bath Opera? Registered charity number 1185066 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lansdown Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £41,859 Website [www.bathopera.com](http://www.bathopera.com/) ## What does Bath Opera do? Bath Opera advances the education and appreciation of opera for public benefit. It presents an annual fully staged opera and a summer tour of smaller-scale performances, increasing access in Bath and surrounding areas. It also supports emerging singers through the Bath Opera Young Artists Development Scheme (BOYADS). ## What causes is Bath Opera registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bath Opera yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bath Opera is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bath-opera&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bathopera.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bath Opera a legitimate charity? Yes. Bath Opera is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185066) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bath Opera's charity number? Bath Opera's charity number is 1185066. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185066? Search 1185066 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bath Opera do? Bath Opera advances the education and appreciation of opera for public benefit. It presents an annual fully staged opera and a summer tour of smaller-scale performances, increasing access in Bath and surrounding areas. It also supports emerging singers through the Bath Opera Young Artists Development Scheme (BOYADS). Does Bath Opera have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bath Opera. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bath Opera? Bath Opera's website is http://www.bathopera.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185066).