Is Kent Opera a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kent Opera as a registered charity (number 1050479) 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 Kent Opera's charity number?

Kent Opera's charity number is 1050479. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1050479?

Search 1050479 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.

Does Kent Opera have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kent 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 Kent Opera?

Kent Opera's website listed in our register data is http://www.kentopera.com. 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.

What was Kent Opera previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Kent Opera: Opera Players.

When was Kent Opera registered as a charity?

Kent Opera was entered on the register on 10 November 1995.

Registered charity · No. 1050479

Kent Opera

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Kent Opera is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Kent Opera?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,704
Registered charity number: 1050479
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): International House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.kentopera.com

Quick answer

Kent Opera (number 1050479) 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 Kent Opera do?

Transforming lives through music and drama . . . This former opera company now helps the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and the socially excluded through the performing arts, including the advancement of young actors and performers, in Kent and the London area.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kent Opera

Answers Kent Opera gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Kent Opera as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 November 1995
Also known as: Cantabile Trust
Previous names on the register: Opera Players
Where it says it operates: Kent · Throughout London

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Kent Opera registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kent Opera yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kent Opera. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Kent Opera?

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kent Opera a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kent Opera as a registered charity (number 1050479) 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 Kent Opera's charity number?: Kent Opera's charity number is 1050479. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1050479?: Search 1050479 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 Kent Opera do?: Transforming lives through music and drama . . . This former opera company now helps the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and the socially excluded through the performing arts, including the advancement of young actors and performers, in Kent and the London area.
Does Kent Opera have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kent 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 Kent Opera?: Kent Opera's website listed in our register data is http://www.kentopera.com. 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 Kent Opera?: The register does not record Kent Opera as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Kent Opera previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Kent Opera: Opera Players.
When was Kent Opera registered as a charity?: Kent Opera was entered on the register on 10 November 1995.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.