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Registered charity · No. 1175245Charitable company217 Strand

Laidlaw Opera Trust

Laidlaw Opera Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 217 Strand.

Quick answer

Laidlaw Opera Trust is a registered charity (number 1175245) 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 £5,264,496 (year ending 2024-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1175245
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
217 Strand
Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31)
£5,264,496

What the charity does

Laidlaw Opera Trust champions live music as a uniquely thrilling art form accessible to all. We invest in opera companies and houses who believe that opera should be part of everyones cultural capital. Through strategic support and grants, we aim to expand Operas reach and self-sufficiency.

Registered causes

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Laidlaw Opera Trust 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Laidlaw Opera Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Laidlaw Opera Trust is a registered charity (number 1175245) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Laidlaw Opera Trust do?
Laidlaw Opera Trust champions live music as a uniquely thrilling art form accessible to all. We invest in opera companies and houses who believe that opera should be part of everyones cultural capital. Through strategic support and grants, we aim to expand Operas reach and self-sufficiency.
How can I donate to Laidlaw Opera Trust?
Laidlaw Opera Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.