--- title: "The Merry Opera Company — check charity number 1127392 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Merry Opera Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1127392. Education/training charity based in Hampkins Hill Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-merry-opera-company retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:04:32.211Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Merry Opera Company is a registered charity (number 1127392) 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 £178,273 (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 The Merry Opera Company? Registered charity number 1127392 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Hampkins Hill Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £178,273 Website [www.merryopera.com](http://www.merryopera.com/) ## What does The Merry Opera Company do? To advance the education and to promote the appreciation and enjoyment of the public in music, theatre and the performing arts with particular but not exclusive reference to opera. ## What causes is The Merry Opera Company registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Merry Opera Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Merry 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=the-merry-opera-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.merryopera.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Merry Opera Company a legitimate charity? Yes. The Merry Opera Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1127392) 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 The Merry Opera Company's charity number? The Merry Opera Company's charity number is 1127392. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1127392? Search 1127392 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 The Merry Opera Company do? To advance the education and to promote the appreciation and enjoyment of the public in music, theatre and the performing arts with particular but not exclusive reference to opera. Does The Merry Opera Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Merry 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 The Merry Opera Company? The Merry Opera Company's website is http://www.merryopera.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/1127392).