--- title: "Opera Sunderland — check charity number 1157157 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Opera Sunderland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157157. Education/training charity based in East Herrington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/opera-sunderland retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:19:24.828Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Opera Sunderland is a registered charity (number 1157157) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £3,118 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Opera Sunderland? Registered charity number 1157157 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location East Herrington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,118 Website [www.operasunderland.co.uk](http://www.operasunderland.co.uk/) ## What does Opera Sunderland do? The advancement, improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in the North East of England, at present by the commissioning of a new opera to be performed in November 2015 ## What causes is Opera Sunderland registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Opera Sunderland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Opera Sunderland 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=opera-sunderland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.operasunderland.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Opera Sunderland a legitimate charity? Yes. Opera Sunderland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157157) 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 Opera Sunderland's charity number? Opera Sunderland's charity number is 1157157. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157157? Search 1157157 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 Opera Sunderland do? The advancement, improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in the North East of England, at present by the commissioning of a new opera to be performed in November 2015 Does Opera Sunderland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opera Sunderland. 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 Opera Sunderland? Opera Sunderland's website is http://www.operasunderland.co.uk — 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/1157157).