Is Opera South East a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Opera South East as a registered charity (number 298946) 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 South East's charity number?

Opera South East's charity number is 298946. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 298946?

Search 298946 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.

Does Opera South East have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opera South East. 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 South East?

Opera South East's website listed in our register data is http://www.operasoutheast.org.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.

What was Opera South East previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Opera South East: Hastings Opera.

When was Opera South East registered as a charity?

Opera South East was entered on the register on 6 April 1988.

Registered charity · No. 298946

Opera South East

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Opera South East is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Opera South East?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £7,074
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,829
Registered charity number: 298946
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hastings
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.operasoutheast.org.uk

Quick answer

Opera South East (number 298946) 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 South East do?

Opera South East is a company based in Hastings, specialising in the performance of fully staged and costumed opera productions with orchestra. The company is administered by local enthusiasts and employs professional staff and singers to complement and direct its membership. In addition the company offers a year round programme of opera concerts in various venues in Kent and East Sussex.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Opera South East

Answers Opera South East 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 South East 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: 6 April 1988
Previous names on the register: Hastings Opera
Where it says it operates: East Sussex · Kent

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 Opera South East registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Opera South East yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Opera South East a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Opera South East as a registered charity (number 298946) 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 South East's charity number?: Opera South East's charity number is 298946. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 298946?: Search 298946 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 South East do?: Opera South East is a company based in Hastings, specialising in the performance of fully staged and costumed opera productions with orchestra. The company is administered by local enthusiasts and employs professional staff and singers to complement and direct its membership. In addition the company offers a year round programme of opera concerts in various venues in Kent and East Sussex.
Does Opera South East have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opera South East. 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 South East?: Opera South East's website listed in our register data is http://www.operasoutheast.org.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 South East?: The register records Opera South East 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.
What was Opera South East previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Opera South East: Hastings Opera.
When was Opera South East registered as a charity?: Opera South East was entered on the register on 6 April 1988.

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.