Is The English National Opera Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The English National Opera Trust as a registered charity (number 278379) 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 The English National Opera Trust's charity number?

The English National Opera Trust's charity number is 278379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278379?

Search 278379 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 The English National Opera Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The English National Opera Trust. 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 The English National Opera Trust?

The English National Opera Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The English National Opera Trust registered as a charity?

The English National Opera Trust was entered on the register on 29 August 1979.

Registered charity · No. 278379Trust

The English National Opera Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The English National Opera Trust 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 The English National Opera Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £4,802
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £25,922
Registered charity number: 278379
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 124 Finchley Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

The English National Opera Trust (number 278379) 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 The English National Opera Trust do?

The trust is for the advancement of education of the public in the art of opera and is devoted to raising funds and overseeing their application for the benefit of the English National Opera Company.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The English National Opera Trust

Answers The English National Opera Trust 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 does not record The English National Opera Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 August 1979
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 The English National Opera Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The English National Opera Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The English National Opera Trust. 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 The English National Opera Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The English National Opera Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The English National Opera Trust as a registered charity (number 278379) 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 The English National Opera Trust's charity number?: The English National Opera Trust's charity number is 278379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278379?: Search 278379 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 The English National Opera Trust do?: The trust is for the advancement of education of the public in the art of opera and is devoted to raising funds and overseeing their application for the benefit of the English National Opera Company.
Does The English National Opera Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The English National Opera Trust. 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 The English National Opera Trust?: The English National Opera Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The English National Opera Trust?: The register does not record The English National Opera Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The English National Opera Trust registered as a charity?: The English National Opera Trust was entered on the register on 29 August 1979.

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.