--- title: "The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund — check charity number 1193337 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193337. Education/training charity based in Covent Garden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-royal-opera-house-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-28T02:00:46.889Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 1193337) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £131,895 (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 The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 1193337 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Covent Garden Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £131,895 Website [www.roh.org.uk](http://www.roh.org.uk/) ## What does The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund do? We assist past or present employees of the Royal Opera House, Birmingham Royal Ballet or their dependents who are in financial or other need. We can also provide support to other individuals employed by a company that gives performances of opera, ballet or music or any similar organisation to help relieve poverty or advance the education or health of people employed in the production of the above. ## What causes is The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund 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-royal-opera-house-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.roh.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193337) 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 Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund's charity number? The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1193337. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193337? Search 1193337 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 Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund do? We assist past or present employees of the Royal Opera House, Birmingham Royal Ballet or their dependents who are in financial or other need. We can also provide support to other individuals employed by a company that gives performances of opera, ballet or music or any similar organisation to help relieve poverty or advance the education or health of people employed in the production of the above. Does The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund. 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 Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund? The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.roh.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/1193337).