Swap'ra (supporting Women And Parents In Opera)
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1185454
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Sept. 23, 2019
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- 25 GREENWAYS
CHELMSFORD
CM1 4EF
Contact
- Phone
- 07722066564
- [email protected]
- Website
swap-ra.org
Activities
SWAP'RA AIMS TO BE A VOICE FOR WOMEN AND PARENTS IN OPERA THROUGH: (I) RESEARCH & ADVOCACY: WORKING WITH COMPANIES TO EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE; (II) OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING; (III) PROVIDING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES; (IV) CELEBRATING THE PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN AND PARENTS; (V) PROVIDING A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT NETWORK.
Objects: 1) The Promotion For The Public Benefit Of Equality And Diversity In The Opera Industry, And The Elimination Of Discrimination On The Grounds Of Gender Or Parenthood In Particular, But Not Exclusively, By:(a) Advancing Education In And Raising Awareness To Issues Of Equality And Diversity.(b) Promoting A Culture In Favour Of Equality And Diversity Throughout The Opera Industry. (c) Conducting Or Commissioning Research On Equality And Diversity Issues In Opera And Making The Conclusions Available To The Public. (d) Promoting And Supporting Projects To Facilitate The Elimination Of Discrimination On The Grounds Of Gender Or Parenthood In Opera. (e) Supporting Women And Parents Working In Opera Including By Way Of Grants, Advice, Counselling, Mentoring Or Otherwise As The Trustees See Fit. 2) To Further Such Charitable Purposes Or Purposes As The Trustees In Their Absolute Discretion Shall Think Fit.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- Who
- Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | £23,332 | £17,524 |
| May 1, 2024 | — | £3,214 |
| May 1, 2023 | £20,586 | £17,739 |
| May 1, 2022 | £6,761 | £9,496 |
| May 1, 2021 | £2,776 | £11,228 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Catherine Emma Carby (Chair) | June 12, 2018 |
| Dr John Kenneth Frederick Andrews | March 24, 2026 |
| Emma Lesley Black | March 24, 2026 |
| Mary Charlotte Steven Miller | Jan. 1, 2023 |
| Samuel Shadrach Evans | March 24, 2026 |
| Sarah Noble | June 12, 2018 |
| Susan Jane Young | March 24, 2026 |