Is Opera Omnibus a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Opera Omnibus as a registered charity (number 1057907) 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 Opera Omnibus's charity number?

Opera Omnibus's charity number is 1057907. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1057907?

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Does Opera Omnibus have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opera Omnibus. 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 Opera Omnibus?

Opera Omnibus's website listed in our register data is http://www.operasouth.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.

When was Opera Omnibus registered as a charity?

Opera Omnibus was entered on the register on 9 September 1996. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03243724).

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Opera Omnibus

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Opera Omnibus is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Opera Omnibus?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £784
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £634
Registered charity number: 1057907
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Haslemere
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.operasouth.co.uk

Quick answer

Opera Omnibus (number 1057907) 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 Opera Omnibus do?

Present fully staged operas. Enable talented emerging professional singers to gain performance experience at the start of their careers in operatic events. Increase access to high quality opera throughout the region and encourage community involvement. Introduce children, the elderly and disabled to the potential of opera and music theatre, by means of matinees and workshops.

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

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

Answers Opera Omnibus 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 records Opera Omnibus 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 September 1996
Company number: 03243724 (Companies House)
Also known as: Opera South
Where it says it operates: Hampshire · Surrey · West Sussex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups; 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 Opera Omnibus registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Opera Omnibus yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Opera Omnibus a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Opera Omnibus as a registered charity (number 1057907) 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 Opera Omnibus's charity number?: Opera Omnibus's charity number is 1057907. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1057907?: Search 1057907 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 Opera Omnibus do?: Present fully staged operas. Enable talented emerging professional singers to gain performance experience at the start of their careers in operatic events. Increase access to high quality opera throughout the region and encourage community involvement. Introduce children, the elderly and disabled to the potential of opera and music theatre, by means of matinees and workshops.
Does Opera Omnibus have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opera Omnibus. 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 Opera Omnibus?: Opera Omnibus's website listed in our register data is http://www.operasouth.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 Opera Omnibus?: The register records Opera Omnibus 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.
When was Opera Omnibus registered as a charity?: Opera Omnibus was entered on the register on 9 September 1996. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03243724).

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.