Laidlaw Opera Trust

About Laidlaw Opera Trust

Laidlaw Opera Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1175245). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), Laidlaw Opera Trust reported a total income of £5,264,496 and total expenditure of £2,446,790, a spending ratio of 46% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, Laidlaw Opera Trust describes its activities as follows: Laidlaw Opera Trust champions live music as a uniquely thrilling art form accessible to all. We invest in opera companies and houses who believe that opera should be part of everyones cultural capital. Through strategic support and grants, we aim to expand Operas reach and self-sufficiency. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 46.5% of income spent on charitable work