Kentish Opera (number 1035615) 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 Kentish Opera do?
Kentish Opera's purpose is to educate the public in the operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in said arts. To do so, we perform opera and operetta in English in traditional productions with professional soloists and professional orchestra. In 2022/23 we performed Yeomen of the Guard and presented a Gala opera event.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kentish Opera
Answers Kentish Opera 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 Kentish Opera 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
Kentish Opera's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Kentish Opera registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Kentish Opera yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kentish Opera.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Kentish Opera as a registered charity (number 1035615) 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 Kentish Opera's charity number?
Kentish Opera's charity number is 1035615. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Kentish Opera do?
Kentish Opera's purpose is to educate the public in the operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in said arts. To do so, we perform opera and operetta in English in traditional productions with professional soloists and professional orchestra. In 2022/23 we performed Yeomen of the Guard and presented a Gala opera event.
Does Kentish Opera have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kentish 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 Kentish Opera?
Kentish Opera's website listed in our register data is http://www.kentishopera.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 Kentish Opera?
The register records Kentish Opera 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 Kentish Opera's trustees paid?
Kentish Opera's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was Kentish Opera registered as a charity?
Kentish Opera was entered on the register on 24 March 1994. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02864170).