CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
to thè nearèst
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last year
to thè nèarèst £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Government
TtUSt and Foundats"on
Donation
Box office
Gommissions
Misc
Theatre Tax Relief
Sub total (Gross income for
AR)
10.000
2,000
103
30.000
20,500
769
6.136
40.000
22.500
872
6,136
96,200
62.170
1,640
19.667
2,000
2,000
69.902
150
45,043
69.902
82,005
59.405
141,410
224.870
A2 Asset and inveslment sales,
(see table).
Sub total
Total receipts
82,005
59,405
141,410
224,870
A3 Payments
Operacasl
Artist fee
Marketing
Accommodation l travel
Venue hire
Production
Administration
Overheads
Equipfflenl
Governance
Volunteer expenses
Training
Vendor fees
Other
500
183,818
4,301
13,772
11.947
19.062
46
1,102
59
900
1.120
91.732
6.490
4.226
8,107
17.199
92.852
6.490
4,245
8,107
17,199
19
1.037
1,037
1.780
1,780
600
128.354
600
197
Sub total
3.957
132,311
235,717
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Sub total
z<az
Total payments
3.957
128.354
132.311
134,538
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
78,048
73.582
739
68.949
73,582
4.803
9.436
9.099
5,542
14,641
5,542
5,542
5,205
CCXX R1 accounts ISS)
0511212025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Categories
B1 Cash funds
CurTent account
5.205
9,436
Paypal
Total cash funds
5.205
9,436
(agree bala￿S wlh ￿1P1S and paiTnenls
aciwnt(sll
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nèarèst £
Details
Tax redaimable thrixjgh TIEatre Tax Relief
B2 Other monetary assets
36,T12
Arts Council England
85.000
Fund to whith
relates
unresth.cled
Amount duo
tlonal
When duo
tional
Details
WYCAS- Indeperxlenl Examinabc
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Date of
roval
Sarah Vyse
0910612025
CCXX R2 accounts {SS)
0511212025

Northern Opera Group
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Northern Opera Group
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act')-
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO'S accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
wth the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act.,
2 the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wth the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Signed..
Name: Simon Bostrom FCIE
1010712025
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House
34 Lupton Street
Leeds
LS10 2QW

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 114124
Period start date To 3113125
Period end date
Charity name: Northern Opera Group
Charity registration number: 1167501
Objectives and Activities
SORP ￿ference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITOF THE
ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS, IN PARTICULAR
THOUGH NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE
PRODUCTION OF LIVE OPERA AND THEATRICAL
PERFORMANCES FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF
AUDIENCES AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
Summary ofthe main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
We create a range of musical production5,
suitable for participants of varying ages,
abilities and experiences. We produce works
which are rarely performed, providing artists,
participants and audiences with new and
engaging experiences. We operate in the North
of England, with a national reach.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The trustees confirm they have had regard
to the guidan￿ issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit
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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38

Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
This yearwas the final underour founding
Artistic Director, David Ward, and General
Manager, Louise Garner. After ten years with
Northern Opera Group they have decided to
leave the charity during the 25/26 fina ncial
year. Towards the end of this reporting year
we appointed a new Executive Director, Fay
Jennett, with recruitment for a new Artistic
Director due to be concluded in July 2025.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the differen￿ the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
This was therefore a reduced year of delivery
as we planned to transition to our newteam
and leadership structure. It did, however, begin
with our annual Leeds Opera Festival which
featured a number of successful events:
l) Book of Eternity
We delivered workshops in two primary
schools with low levels of attainment in
literacy, working with 100 young people. They
used creative writing, drama and music to
create their own detective stories.
-1 loved it. It was really good and I didn't know I
had all these ideas in my brain but now I kno￿,
"I loved it so much I was excited all week"
"I feel like I had the best week ever"
Using their input, we created a new tour show
from writer Clare Povey, director Jonathan
Rainey Reid, and composer Joe Allen.
Our library show- called 'The Book of Eternit
visited 23 venues across West Yorkshire
(mainly libra riesl with a terrific response from
young audiences:
"It was amazing and I want to see it again"
hank you so much for the event- really
enjoyable for the adults as well as the kids !
Please continue to host these events-

he actors were excellent. The storyline fun
and the production extremely well thought
through"
2} Sherlock Holmes
A major world-premiere new production,
'Sherlock Holmes, played 4 performances at
Leeds School of Arts. We receive an
overwhelming positive response to the
production from audiences and critics, making
it our best received production in our 10 year
history:
"The performance was flawless"
"An excellent production for all ages, opera
lovers and newcomers"
"Set, costumes and performance was
phenomenal. Would love to watch it again"
(audience)
"An outstanding evening- (Opera magazine)
"Creating mystery whenever possible .
thrilling . hugely enjoyable" (5, Review's Hub)
The production received extensive media
coverage- including The Times, BBC World
Service, BBC Radio 4, GB News- and
introduced new dramatic elements into our
work, including use of shadow play, puppetry,
and physical theatre.
3) Guest Artistic Director
Thi5 was our first Guest AD programme,
designed to bring new ideas into Northern
Opera Group and promote opportunities for
early career and/or marginalised creative
leaders. Through an open application process
{supported by an external judging panel), we
selected British-jndian writer, director and
producer Emma Hill.
Emma created an R&D performance of'opera
Rave,, rnelding opera with dance & electronic
music for a unique 30 minute rave experience.
This took place in the Howard Assembly Room,
and created a fascinating cross-section of
audiences from the worlds of dance /
electronic music, and opera. It also brought
together creatives from these different fields
to produce a work which Emma is now able to
take forward, with the support of Northern
Opera Group:

'Brilliant. Creative, entertaining and was
something very different. The teenagers I was
with really enjoyed the whole experience. They
loved the music, the performers, the lighting
and the visuals"
'Brilliant. Really innovative with excellent
performers. Fun but also musically and
creatively really interesting"
(audiences)
The Festival also included talks. discussions,
and a brand-new Escape Room; developed
with Locked In Games in Leeds, and based
around the Sherlock Holmes stories.
During this year we were accepted onto the
Ramps on the Moon programme, to support
our ambitionsto make ourwork more inclusive
and accessible to artists and audiences who are
disabled. This process has led to plans for ou r
2026 Leeds Opera Festival, with a grant of
£85,000 secured from Arts Council England to
support this programme.
Due to our change in leadership, plans for the
2025 Festival have been postponed.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Perfomiance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1_41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21
Northem Opera Group is in a positive
financial position going into the new
financial year.
With a new leadership structure creating
the charity's first regular freelance paid
roles, we have ensured that we have
appropriate reseples to cover the fees of
our Executive, and Artistic Directors for at
least 12 months.
We have Theatre Tax Relief due to cover
these roles, with £85,000 already raised
from Arts Council England towards the
Leeds Opera Festival 2026.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
We do not currently have a reserves policy,
as overheads have traditionally been very
low. However with our new leadership
team, we will be created a formal reserves
policy to ensure that payment for these
roles is considered and appropriate funds
held
oin
forward
£5141
nla
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
un￿rtaintieS about the
charity continuing as a going
con￿rn
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
nla
Para 1.23
nla
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Our principal sources of funding are Arts
Council England (project grants), Theatre
Tax Relief, and Trust and Foundation
grants
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of goveming document
Para 1.25
Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
Para 1.25
cio
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Trustees are selected based on
recommendation and research
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
Other name the chari
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
Northem O
era Grou
1167501
clo Northem Ballet
2 St Cecilia Street
Quary Hill
Leeds
LS2 7PA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Name of person lor body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
Mark Skipper
Sarah Vyse
Emily Simpson
John Savournin
Chair
To 3113125
George Johnson-
Leigh
Alan Williams
12
13
14
16
17
18
20
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assets
Additional infomiation (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
rsonnel details
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair. etc)
Sarah Vyse
Trustee
Date
916125