Somerset Opera (number 1212280) 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 Somerset Opera do?
Somerset Opera exists to advance the arts and education in particular but not exclusively dramatic and operatic arts, within the county of Somerset through the production of public performances, the provision of workshops in the performing arts, raising awareness and making opera a more accessible art form for the wider appreciation of the public
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Somerset Opera
Answers Somerset Opera gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 August 2025, 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 Somerset Opera 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
Somerset Opera's annual return for the year ending 30 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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 Somerset Opera registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Somerset Opera yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Somerset Opera.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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What should you check before donating to Somerset Opera?
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The register data used for this profile lists Somerset Opera as a registered charity (number 1212280) 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 Somerset Opera's charity number?
Somerset Opera's charity number is 1212280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1212280?
Search 1212280 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 Somerset Opera do?
Somerset Opera exists to advance the arts and education in particular but not exclusively dramatic and operatic arts, within the county of Somerset through the production of public performances, the provision of workshops in the performing arts, raising awareness and making opera a more accessible art form for the wider appreciation of the public
Does Somerset Opera have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somerset 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Somerset Opera?
Somerset Opera's website listed in our register data is https://www.somersetopera.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 Somerset Opera?
The register records Somerset Opera 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 Somerset Opera's trustees paid?
Somerset Opera's annual return for the year ending 30 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Somerset Opera registered as a charity?
Somerset Opera was entered on the register on 25 February 2025.