Skip to content
Registered charity · No. NIC101771Memorandum and Articles

NI Opera

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

NI Opera is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture.

Register extract · Not yet rated

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at NI Opera? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about NI Opera?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£899,027
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£1,017,164
Registered charity number
NIC101771
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Belfast

Quick answer

NI Opera (number NIC101771) is listed as registered in the CCNI 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 NI Opera do?

The Company's objects (the Objects) are: 2.1 to advance the education of the general public through the presentation of opera and other dramatic, musical and performing arts; and 2.2 to further the development of public appreciation and taste in opera and the said arts.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers NI Opera gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does NI Opera's money come from?

NI Opera reported £899k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £685k (76%), charitable activities £110k (12%), donations and legacies £102k (11%).

  • Other income£685k · 76%
  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£110k · 12%
  • Donations and legacies£102k · 11%
  • Investments£2,108 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Northern Ireland Opera

What causes is NI Opera registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

Why is there no Clarity Score for NI Opera yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score NI 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 NI Opera?

  • 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 · Explore rated charities

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 Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is NI Opera a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists NI Opera as a registered charity (number NIC101771) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 NI Opera's charity number?
NI Opera's charity number is NIC101771. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC101771?
Search NIC101771 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does NI Opera do?
The Company's objects (the Objects) are: 2.1 to advance the education of the general public through the presentation of opera and other dramatic, musical and performing arts; and 2.2 to further the development of public appreciation and taste in opera and the said arts.
Does NI Opera have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for NI 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to NI Opera?
NI Opera's website listed in our register data is http://www.niopera.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.
Where does NI Opera's money come from?
NI Opera reported £899k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £685k (76%), charitable activities £110k (12%), donations and legacies £102k (11%).
When was NI Opera registered as a charity?
NI Opera was entered on the register on 11 April 2016.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.