Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Nottingham Operatic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Nottingham Operatic Society (number 256983) 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 Nottingham Operatic Society do?
To provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Nottingham Operatic Society
Answers The Nottingham Operatic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Does The Nottingham Operatic Society receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for The Nottingham Operatic Society. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
The Nottingham Operatic Society reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Nottingham Operatic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Nottingham Operatic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Nottingham City · Nottinghamshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; 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 The Nottingham Operatic Society registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Nottingham Operatic Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Nottingham Operatic Society.
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Is The Nottingham Operatic Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Nottingham Operatic Society as a registered charity (number 256983) 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 Nottingham Operatic Society's charity number?
The Nottingham Operatic Society's charity number is 256983. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 256983?
Search 256983 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 Nottingham Operatic Society do?
To provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
Does The Nottingham Operatic Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Nottingham Operatic Society. 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 Nottingham Operatic Society?
The Nottingham Operatic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.nottinghamoperatic.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Nottingham Operatic Society?
The register does not record The Nottingham Operatic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Nottingham Operatic Society's trustees paid?
The Nottingham Operatic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Nottingham Operatic Society registered as a charity?
The Nottingham Operatic Society was entered on the register on 3 October 1968.