Is European Opera Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists European Opera Centre as a registered charity (number 1164360) 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 European Opera Centre's charity number?

European Opera Centre's charity number is 1164360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1164360?

Search 1164360 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 European Opera Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for European Opera Centre. 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 European Opera Centre?

European Opera Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.operaeurope.eu. 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 European Opera Centre registered as a charity?

European Opera Centre was entered on the register on 11 November 2015. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 09734788).

Registered charity · No. 1164360Charitable company

European Opera Centre

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

European Opera Centre 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 European Opera Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,245
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £3,773
Registered charity number: 1164360
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 28-30 Grange Road West
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.operaeurope.eu

Quick answer

European Opera Centre (number 1164360) 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 European Opera Centre do?

The European Opera Centre launched in 1997 maintains two broad aims: to help people of high potential move from education to employment in opera; and to develop audiences for opera. Carefully designed projects provide opportunities to singers, repetiteurs and others. Activities include full productions, productions in concert, concerts and recitals, recordings, masterclasses and work in schools.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for European Opera Centre

Answers European Opera Centre 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 European Opera Centre 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: 11 November 2015
Company number: 09734788 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · France

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

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 European Opera Centre registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for European Opera Centre yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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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Is this your charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is European Opera Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists European Opera Centre as a registered charity (number 1164360) 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 European Opera Centre's charity number?: European Opera Centre's charity number is 1164360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1164360?: Search 1164360 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 European Opera Centre do?: The European Opera Centre launched in 1997 maintains two broad aims: to help people of high potential move from education to employment in opera; and to develop audiences for opera. Carefully designed projects provide opportunities to singers, repetiteurs and others. Activities include full productions, productions in concert, concerts and recitals, recordings, masterclasses and work in schools.
Does European Opera Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for European Opera Centre. 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 European Opera Centre?: European Opera Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.operaeurope.eu. 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 European Opera Centre?: The register records European Opera Centre 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 European Opera Centre registered as a charity?: European Opera Centre was entered on the register on 11 November 2015. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 09734788).

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.