Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Blackpool Operatic Players is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Blackpool Operatic Players (number 500663) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Blackpool Operatic Players do?
To produce and perform annual Musical Stage Productions in local theatres. Those performing are all volunteers, although the Production team, (i.e. Producer, Choreographer and Musical Director) and all members of the orchestra are paid.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Blackpool Operatic Players
Answers Blackpool Operatic Players gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Blackpool Operatic Players as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Blackpool Operatic Players's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Blackpool
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Blackpool Operatic Players registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackpool Operatic Players yet?
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Is Blackpool Operatic Players a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Blackpool Operatic Players as a registered charity (number 500663) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Blackpool Operatic Players's charity number?
Blackpool Operatic Players's charity number is 500663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 500663?
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What does Blackpool Operatic Players do?
To produce and perform annual Musical Stage Productions in local theatres. Those performing are all volunteers, although the Production team, (i.e. Producer, Choreographer and Musical Director) and all members of the orchestra are paid.
Does Blackpool Operatic Players have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Blackpool Operatic Players?
Blackpool Operatic Players's website listed in our register data is http://www.blackpooloperaticplayers.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Blackpool Operatic Players?
The register records Blackpool Operatic Players as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Blackpool Operatic Players's trustees paid?
Blackpool Operatic Players's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Blackpool Operatic Players registered as a charity?
Blackpool Operatic Players was entered on the register on 15 January 1971.