--- title: "Blackpool Operatic Players — check charity number 500663 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blackpool Operatic Players a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 500663. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ingol Grove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackpool-operatic-players retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:57:13.486Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blackpool Operatic Players is a registered charity (number 500663) 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 £57,554 (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 Blackpool Operatic Players? Registered charity number 500663 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ingol Grove Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £57,554 Website [www.blackpooloperaticplayers.co.uk](http://www.blackpooloperaticplayers.co.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackpool Operatic Players 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=blackpool-operatic-players&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.blackpooloperaticplayers.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blackpool Operatic Players a legitimate charity? Yes. Blackpool Operatic Players is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 500663) 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 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? Search 500663 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 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? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackpool Operatic Players. 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 Blackpool Operatic Players? Blackpool Operatic Players's website is http://www.blackpooloperaticplayers.co.uk — 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/500663).