--- title: "Melbourne Operatic Society — charity 257243 | CharityCompare" description: "Melbourne Operatic Society (charity 257243): income £22,521 (2026). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/melbourne-operatic-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T14:29:27.877Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 257243 MO # Melbourne Operatic Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Melbourne Operatic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://melbourneoperaticsociety.com/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=257243&subId=0) Work at Melbourne Operatic Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=melbourne-operatic-society&type=claim&name=Melbourne%20Operatic%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Melbourne Operatic Society? Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31 £22,521 Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31 £22,868 Registered charity number 257243 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Melbourne Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [melbourneoperaticsociety.com](http://melbourneoperaticsociety.com/) Quick answer Melbourne Operatic Society (number 257243) 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 Melbourne Operatic Society do? The presentation of stage performances of the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan and other musical acivities to educate the public in the arts and sciences. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Melbourne Operatic Society Answers Melbourne Operatic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 May 2026, 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 Melbourne Operatic Society 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Melbourne Operatic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 21 November 1968 Previous names on the register Melbourne and District Amateur Operatic Society Where it says it operates Derbyshire · Leicestershire ## Who it supports and how it works **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 Melbourne Operatic Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Melbourne Operatic Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Melbourne Operatic Society. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Melbourne Operatic Society? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=melbourne-operatic-society&type=claim&name=Melbourne%20Operatic%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://melbourneoperaticsociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Melbourne Operatic Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Melbourne Operatic Society as a registered charity (number 257243) 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 Melbourne Operatic Society's charity number? Melbourne Operatic Society's charity number is 257243. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257243? Search 257243 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 Melbourne Operatic Society do? The presentation of stage performances of the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan and other musical acivities to educate the public in the arts and sciences. Does Melbourne Operatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melbourne Operatic Society. 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 Melbourne Operatic Society? Melbourne Operatic Society's website listed in our register data is http://melbourneoperaticsociety.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 Melbourne Operatic Society? The register records Melbourne Operatic Society 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 Melbourne Operatic Society's trustees paid? Melbourne Operatic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Melbourne Operatic Society previously called? The register lists this previous name for Melbourne Operatic Society: Melbourne and District Amateur Operatic Society. When was Melbourne Operatic Society registered as a charity? Melbourne Operatic Society was entered on the register on 21 November 1968. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=257243&subId=0).