--- title: "Guildford Opera Company — check charity number 271484 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Guildford Opera Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271484. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Walton-on-Thames. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/guildford-opera-company retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:09:59.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Guildford Opera Company is a registered charity (number 271484) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £45,604 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Guildford Opera Company? Registered charity number 271484 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Walton-on-Thames Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £45,604 Website [www.guildfordopera.com](http://www.guildfordopera.com/) ## What does Guildford Opera Company do? Providing entertainment, education and appreciation of opera, operetta and all forms of music both in concert and fully staged productions to audiences at reasonable prices. ## What causes is Guildford Opera Company registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Guildford Opera Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Guildford Opera Company is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=guildford-opera-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.guildfordopera.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Guildford Opera Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Guildford Opera Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271484) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Guildford Opera Company's charity number? Guildford Opera Company's charity number is 271484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271484? Search 271484 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 Guildford Opera Company do? Providing entertainment, education and appreciation of opera, operetta and all forms of music both in concert and fully staged productions to audiences at reasonable prices. Does Guildford Opera Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Guildford Opera Company. 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 Guildford Opera Company? Guildford Opera Company's website is http://www.guildfordopera.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/271484).