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title: "Somerset Opera — check charity number 1212280 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Somerset Opera a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212280. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Escott. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somerset-opera
retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:10:57.795Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Somerset Opera is a registered charity (number 1212280) 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 £19,342 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Somerset Opera?

Registered charity number

1212280

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Escott

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30)

£19,342

Website

[www.somersetopera.org.uk](https://www.somersetopera.org.uk/)

## What does Somerset Opera do?

Somerset Opera exists to advance the arts and education in particular but not exclusively dramatic and operatic arts, within the county of Somerset through the production of public performances, the provision of workshops in the performing arts, raising awareness and making opera a more accessible art form for the wider appreciation of the public

## What causes is Somerset Opera registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somerset Opera yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somerset 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Somerset Opera a legitimate charity?

Yes. Somerset Opera is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212280) 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 Somerset Opera's charity number?

Somerset Opera's charity number is 1212280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212280?

Search 1212280 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 Somerset Opera do?

Somerset Opera exists to advance the arts and education in particular but not exclusively dramatic and operatic arts, within the county of Somerset through the production of public performances, the provision of workshops in the performing arts, raising awareness and making opera a more accessible art form for the wider appreciation of the public

Does Somerset Opera have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somerset 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 Somerset Opera?

Somerset Opera's website is https://www.somersetopera.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](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/1212280).