--- title: "Laidlaw Opera Trust — check charity number 1175245 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Laidlaw Opera Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175245. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 217 Strand. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/laidlaw-opera-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:21:54.088Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Laidlaw Opera Trust is a registered charity (number 1175245) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £5,264,496 (year ending 2024-07-31). 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 Laidlaw Opera Trust? Registered charity number 1175245 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 217 Strand Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31) £5,264,496 ## What does Laidlaw Opera Trust do? Laidlaw Opera Trust champions live music as a uniquely thrilling art form accessible to all. We invest in opera companies and houses who believe that opera should be part of everyones cultural capital. Through strategic support and grants, we aim to expand Operas reach and self-sufficiency. ## What causes is Laidlaw Opera Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Laidlaw Opera Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Laidlaw Opera Trust 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=laidlaw-opera-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Laidlaw Opera Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Laidlaw Opera Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175245) 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 Laidlaw Opera Trust's charity number? Laidlaw Opera Trust's charity number is 1175245. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175245? Search 1175245 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 Laidlaw Opera Trust do? Laidlaw Opera Trust champions live music as a uniquely thrilling art form accessible to all. We invest in opera companies and houses who believe that opera should be part of everyones cultural capital. Through strategic support and grants, we aim to expand Operas reach and self-sufficiency. Does Laidlaw Opera Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Laidlaw 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 Laidlaw Opera Trust? Laidlaw Opera Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1175245).