Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation

Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation

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The Royal Opera House is a renowned venue for opera and ballet, offering a diverse range of performances and behind-the-scenes experiences. It is dedicated to showcasing both classic and contemporary works, while also nurturing new talent in the performing arts.

Founded: 01/04/1950
Industries: 90030 - Artistic creation90040 - Operation of arts facilities91030 - Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions
Location: London

Products & Services

Ballet
Ballet Performances
Ballet Theater
Behind-the-scenes Tours
Cultural Events
Live Music Venue
Merchandise Inspired By Productions
Opera
Opera House
Opera Performances

Financial Snapshot

Last accounts made up to 31 August 2024
Next accounts due 31 May 2026 (10 months)

Directors

Role:
Chief Executive
Appointed:
10/12/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
10/12/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
Architect
Appointed:
08/10/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
81 years
Role:
Certified Accountant
Appointed:
08/10/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Solicitor
Appointed:
01/09/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
56 years
Role:
Consultant
Appointed:
01/09/2024
Nationality:
British Virgin Islander
Age:
48 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
21/05/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
57 years
Role:
Private Equity
Appointed:
07/12/2023
Nationality:
German
Age:
52 years
Role:
Managing Director
Appointed:
05/10/2022
Nationality:
American
Age:
72 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
05/10/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
62 years
Role:
Non Executive Director
Appointed:
05/10/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
14/12/2021
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
01/09/2020
Nationality:
British
Age:
77 years
Role:
Broadcaster And Film Maker
Appointed:
08/10/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
65 years
Role:
Investor
Appointed:
03/10/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years

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Charges

20 charges registered
Thurrock Borough Council Outstanding
Created 20/05/2015

The company charged by way of first legal mortgage the leasehold property known as royal opera house...

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The Arts Council of England Outstanding
Created 05/07/2013

Royal opera house, covent garden, london WC2E 9DD. Notification of addition to or amendment of charg...

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Properties

6 properties
Regions
3
Freehold
2
Leasehold
4
SOUTH EAST

Royal Opera House Costume Centre, Purfleet

Leasehold
Added 28/05/2015 THURROCK
SOUTH EAST

Royal Opera House Production Workshop, Purfleet By-Pass, Purfleet

Leasehold
Added 06/09/2010 THURROCK
GREATER LONDON

Fourth Floor Storage Room, 45 Floral Street, London

Leasehold
Added 26/05/2006 CITY OF WESTMINSTER
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Funding Rounds

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Grants

Total grant funding received: £24,775,923.00

Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£44,967.00

The Arts Council funds a network of 10 Bridge organisations to connect the cultural sector and the education sector so that children & young people can have access to great arts and cultural opportunities.

Date Awarded:
23/03/2021
Programme:
Bridge Expansion
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£24,470,971.00

We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

Date Awarded:
21/06/2017
Programme:
National Portfolio Organisations
Nesta (Innovation Programmes)
£125,000.00

Digital R&D Fund programme grant to Royal Opera House Grant Ref ACE0281

Date Awarded:
28/03/2013
Programme:
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
£114,985.00

Towards Project costs Towards a teacher training programme in the Thurrock and Thames Gateway region.

Date Awarded:
-
Programme:
Main Grant
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
£10,000.00

a TASK fund donation towards general funds

Date Awarded:
-
Programme:
TASK by Trustee

Group Structure

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Company Filings

30/05/2025 Accounts

Accounts With Accounts Type Group

21/01/2025 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation Statement With No Updates

13/12/2024 Officers

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17/10/2024 Officers

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