--- title: "Bristol Opera Company — check charity number 258553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bristol Opera Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 258553. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Ashley Down. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bristol-opera-company retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:24.381Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bristol Opera Company is a registered charity (number 258553) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £18,762 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bristol Opera Company? Registered charity number 258553 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ashley Down Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £18,762 Website [www.bristolopera.co.uk](http://www.bristolopera.co.uk/) ## What does Bristol Opera Company do? The staging of classical opera; public concerts; education of the public in opera ## What causes is Bristol Opera Company registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol Opera Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bristol Opera Company 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=bristol-opera-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bristolopera.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bristol Opera Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Bristol Opera Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 258553) 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 Bristol Opera Company's charity number? Bristol Opera Company's charity number is 258553. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 258553? Search 258553 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 Bristol Opera Company do? The staging of classical opera; public concerts; education of the public in opera Does Bristol Opera Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol Opera Company. 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 Bristol Opera Company? Bristol Opera Company's website is http://www.bristolopera.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/258553).