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Registered charity · No. 1164150CIOCheadle Hulme

Retrospect Opera

Retrospect Opera is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Cheadle Hulme.

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Retrospect Opera is a registered charity (number 1164150) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £33,136 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Retrospect Opera?

Registered charity number
1164150
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Cheadle Hulme
Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)
£33,136

What does Retrospect Opera do?

To advance the art of opera for the public benefit by researching British opera of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and making recordings publicly available.

What causes is Retrospect Opera registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Retrospect Opera yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Retrospect Opera 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Retrospect Opera a legitimate charity?
Yes. Retrospect Opera is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164150) 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 Retrospect Opera's charity number?
Retrospect Opera's charity number is 1164150. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1164150?
Search 1164150 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 Retrospect Opera do?
To advance the art of opera for the public benefit by researching British opera of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and making recordings publicly available.
Does Retrospect Opera have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Retrospect Opera. 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 Retrospect Opera?
Retrospect Opera's website is http://www.retrospectopera.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.