Laidlaw Opera Trust
Laidlaw Foundation, The Irvine Laidlaw Foundation, The Laidlaw Foundation, Laidlaw Opera Trust
Address
- Address
- The Clement Rooms
217 Strand
Temple
London
WC2R 1AT
Contact
- Phone
- 07990 011626
Activities
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.
Objects: The Objects Of The Foundation Arethe Advancement Of Education, Especially The Education Of Deprived Young People, In Particular By Means Of Grants And Other Forms Of Financial Assistance To Institutions Which Are Engaged In The Provision Of Educational Services In Any Part Of The World; Andthe Advancement Of Arts And Culture For The Public Benefit In Particular By Means Of Grants And Other Forms Of Financial Assistance.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Country
- Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Monaco, Rwanda, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, United States
- Region
- Throughout England
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | £5,264,496 | £2,446,790 | £-704,386 | 2 |
| July 31, 2023 | £10,850,965 | £9,619,367 | £-3,525,947 | 3 |
| July 31, 2022 | £8,161,915 | £7,764,326 | £-4,680,746 | 4 |
| July 31, 2021 | £10,249,163 | £16,357,772 | £-5,078,335 | 2 |
| July 31, 2020 | £13,334,894 | £5,336,264 | £2,715,774 | 2 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Lord IRVINE LAIDLAW (Chair) | May 19, 2017 |
| Anne Marabini Young | Sept. 12, 2023 |
| Julien Amand Van Mellaerts | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Lady Amanda Charlotte Haddon-Cave | Sept. 12, 2023 |
| Mme Catherine Lomberg | July 30, 2024 |
| Rt Hon. Sir Charles Anthony Haddon-Cave | Sept. 12, 2023 |
| Susanna Kempe | April 2, 2025 |