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Registered number: 04302402
Charity number: 1111086
THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CONTENTS
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Reference and Administrative Details of the Company, its Trustees and Advisers
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Independent Examiner's Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Trustees
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N A Oppenheimer, Chair of Trustees
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A M Peck, Honorary Treasurer
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Company registered number
04302402
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Charity registered number
1111086
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Registered office
Henwood House
Henwood
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8DH
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Artistic Director
C M Curnyn
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Accountants
Magee Gammon
Chartered Accountants
Henwood House
Henwood
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8DH
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Company for the year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
The Trustees, who are also directors of The Early Opera Company Limited for the purposes of company law and who served during the year and up to the date of this report, are set out on page 1.
Objectives and activities
l Policies and objectives
The object of the charitable company is to advance the education of the public in the subject of early opera.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
EOC’s Vision is to celebrate baroque music in ways that stir, delight and inspire all our audiences.
Our Mission is:
To deliver the highest-quality concerts, staged productions, recordings and broadcasts of baroque opera and early music.
To inspire audiences, including those to whom the music may be unfamiliar.
To excite and inspire school pupils with music of which they will probably be unacquainted.
To enable the professional development of the next generation of baroque-specialist musicians.
To collaborate with world-class partners.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Achievements and performance
l 30th Anniversary Projects 2025
Over the past year, the Early Opera Company has enjoyed a vibrant and wide-ranging programme of artistic and educational work, marked by major performances, new collaborations and a deepening commitment to outreach. Our 30th Anniversary season provided a natural focal point, bringing together landmark concerts, ambitious productions and meaningful engagement with young people. Highlights included international performances in world-renowned venues alongside important London appearances, as well as a series of innovative education projects that placed creativity, storytelling and musicianship at their heart. Our collaborations with partners such as the Royal Academy of Music, the London Handel Festival, Temple Music and a network of inner-city schools broadened our reach and enabled us to introduce baroque opera and historical performance to hundreds of children and young people.
Alongside this, our concert work continued to flourish, with acclaimed performances of Handel, Rameau and Purcell, and new projects that blend music with narrative to bring the baroque world vividly to life.
Some of the phrases used by reviewers include “rhythms were all groove and snap, from pomp to langour and back in instant” (Pygmalion, The Arts Desk”) and “infectious energy… flowed seamlessly… establishing a carefree mood.. tempi were lively and yet precise, maintaining the clarity of counterpoint.. radiant orchestral colour”. (Acis and Galatea, Opera Wire).
It has been a year characterised by artistic excellence, meaningful participation and a strong spirit of collaboration, laying firm foundations for EOC’s future artistic endeavours.
We are particularly grateful to the Colwinston Charitable Trust who generously supported all our 30th anniversary projects. This support is alongside generous donations from private individuals and the Early Opera Company’s Circle of Friends.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Achievements and performance (continued)
l Concert Performances
All our London concerts this year were very warmly received by capacity audiences.
Handel – Floridante
London Handel Festival at St George’s, Hanover Square, 10 April 2025.
First performed at the King’s Theatre, Haymarket in 1721, Floridante was one of Handel’s most successful operas. This three-act opera recounts the dynastic struggles of Floridante, Prince of Thrace in mythical ancient Persia, intertwined with tales of love. Conducted by Christian Curnyn with soloists Matthew Durkan, Mhairi Lawson, Jonathan Lemalu, Rowan Pierce, Hilary Summers and Beth Taylor.
Rameau – Pygmalion and Suite from Les Boréades
Temple Music Foundation at Middle Temple Hall, 20 May 2025.
Rameau’s vivid drama reshaped French baroque opera. The concert featured Pygmalion, based on Ovid’s tale of a sculptor who loves his creation, and opened with music from Les Boréades. Conducted by Christian Curnyn with soloists Sam Boden, Rachel Redmond, Jessica Cale and Lauren Lodge-Campbell.
This project was generously supported by the Worshipful Company of Paviors.
Handel – Acis and Galatea
Temple Music Foundation at Temple Church, 23 September 2025.
As part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations, we revisited this much-loved work, recorded with Chandos in 2018. Conducted by Christian Curnyn with Mary Bevan, Nick Pritchard, Edward Grint and David de Winter.
Bid the Virtues: Music from the Life of Queen Mary, 1662–1694
NTR ZaterdagMatinee, Royal Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, 18 October 2025.
A special programme tracing the life of Mary Stuart, blending music and words. Conducted by Christian Curnyn with Anna Dennis, Matthew Long, Nick Pritchard and Michael Mofidian, with narration by Samuel West. Repertoire included Purcell odes, Funeral Music for Queen Mary, music by Matthew Locke, Nicholas Lanier and Constantijn Huygens.
l Release of Jephtha Recording
In April 2025, we released our recording of Maurice Greene’s Jephtha, receiving high praise from MusicWeb International, The Times, Planet Hugill and Chimeo. The recording was generously supported by the Continuo Foundation, the Frances Routh Trust and individual donors
l BBC Radio 3 Early Music Show
In November, BBC Radio 3 dedicated a special hour-long programme to Early Opera Company, presented by Hannah French. The broadcast featured conversation with Christian Curnyn, Catherine Martin and Hilary Summers, alongside curated EOC recordings.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Achievements and performance (continued)
l Learning and Participation
Acis and Galatea Schools Project (24 September 2025)
Year 4 and 5 pupils from inner-city London schools took part in workshops about Handel and Acis and Galatea, culminating in a performance at Temple Church devised by Joanna Lawrence. We were delighted that the Guy Fox History Project provided illustrated programmes for the children to take home, which were informative and engaging.
The project was kindly supported by the D’Oyly Carte Trust, Blackstone Chambers and Temple Music Foundation.
l Future achievements
Following the year end, EOC performed in Grange Festival's highly acclaimed production of Giulio Cesare, conducted by Christian Curnyn.
Financial review
l Going concern
The trustees have considered the financial and other risks facing the Charity in reviewing whether the use of the going concern basis for the preparation of the Charity’s accounts remains appropriate. In particular, they have considered the pressures on income arising from political, economic and commercial uncertainties and the increasing competition for grants and donations from both individuals and charitable institutions. They have assessed the Charity’s ability to operate as a going concern in the light of these risks and have satisfied themselves that there is a reasonable expectation that the Charity is able to continue in operation throughout the period of 12 months from the date of the signing of these accounts and that it is therefore appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on a going concern basis.
l Reserves policy
The charity aims to maintain reserves to allow operations to continue for the short to medium term (roughly equal to 6 months operating costs). Unrestricted and undesignated reserves at 31 March 2026 amounted to £30,450 (2025 - £60,621). This equates to approximately 6 months (2025 - 11 months) of operating costs.
l Financial Results
The charity recorded a deficit for the year (after taxation) of £32,671 (2025 - surplus of £20,709). At the balance sheet date, the charity had total reserves of £32,950 (2025 - £44,913) of which £Nil (2025 - £5,000) is restricted and £2,500 (2025 - £2,500) has been designated.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Structure, governance and management
l Constitution
The company was incorporated on 10 October 2001 and registered as a charity, number 1111086, on 30 August 2005. It is controlled by its governing document, its Memorandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 1985.
l Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The Trustees, who act as directors for the purpose of the Companies Act 2006, are appointed in the first instance by the board of Trustees, with one third being subject to retirement by rotation at each annual general meeting and, if wished, reappointment. Potential candidates to act as new trustees are identified by existing trustees with a view to providing skills and expertise, and they are invited to attend board meetings to establish their suitability and willingness to be appointed.
l Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
Trustees are recruited on the basis of a needs based skills assessment. There is a formal induction programme and new trustees are supported in their new roles by fellow trustees.
l Risk management
The Trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which the company is exposed, and these risks and the ways of mitigating these are reviewed on a regular basis.
Members' liability
The Members of the Company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the Company in the event of winding up.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
∙observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
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N A Oppenheimer
(Chair of Trustees)
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Early Opera Company Limited ('the Company')
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We report to the charity Trustees on our examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
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As the Trustees of the Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied ourselves that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, we report in respect of our examination of the Company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out our examination we have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
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We have completed our examination. We confirm that no matters have come to our attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's Trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's Trustees as a body, for our work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 31 July 2026
Steven Wanstall FCCA
Magee Gammon
Chartered Accountants
Henwood House
Henwood
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8DH
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Net (expenditure)/income before taxation
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Total funds brought forward
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Total funds carried forward
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
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The notes on pages 11 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04302402
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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N A Oppenheimer
(Chair of Trustees)
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The notes on pages 11 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The Early Opera Company Limited is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. The company registration number is 04302402.
The registered office address is Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH. The principal place of business is Bramble Hill House, Bramble Hill, Balcombe, RH17 6HR.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Early Opera Company Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
In the case of a Gift Aid payment made within the Group, income is accrued when the payment is payable to the Parent Company under a legal obligation. Measurement is at the fair value receivable, which will normally be the transaction value.
Where the right to receive Gift Aid has been established, the amount receivable is recognised as income in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the reporting date.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.
Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
The Company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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Liabilities and provisions
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Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Company to the fund in respect of the year.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment
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Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. There are no estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Income from donations and legacies
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Income from charitable activities
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
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Analysis of expenditure by activities
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Activities undertaken directly
2026
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
8.Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
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Analysis of support costs
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Independent examiner's remuneration
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Fees payable to the Company's independent examiner for the independent examination of the Company's annual accounts
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Fees payable to the Company's independent examiner in respect of:
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All taxation advisory services not included above
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All other services not included above
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
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The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows:
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No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
The trustees consider the general manager to be key management personnel. The remuneration of key management personnel is shown above.
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Trustees' remuneration and expenses
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During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2025 - £NIL).
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During the year ended 31 March 2026, expenses totalling £NIL were reimbursed (£NIL to Trustee) for out of pocket expenses.
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Adjustments in respect of previous periods
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Taxation on net (expenditure)/income
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The above tax credit is a claim for Theatre Tax Credit in respect of prior years.
A claim has been identified for Theatre Tax Credit for the year ended 31 March 2026, the quantum of this has not been determined.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Accruals and deferred income
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Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
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Other financial liabilities measured at fair value through income and expenditure
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Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise cash at bank.
Financial assets measured at amortised cost through income and expenditure comprises trade debtors.
Other financial liabilities measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise trade creditors.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Statement of funds - current year
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Balance at 1 April 2025
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Balance at 31 March 2026
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Acis and Galatea Education Project
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Colwinston Charitable Trust
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Statement of funds (continued)
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Statement of funds - prior year
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Balance at
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Balance at
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Acis and Galatea Education Project
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Restricted Funds
Greene Jephtha Recording - funds raised to produce the recording.
Rameau Education Project - funds raised for the collaborative project with the Royal Academy of Music.
Acis and Galatea Education Project - funds raised for the schools performance.
Colwinston Charitable Trust - grant towards the EOC 30th Anniversary projects.
Designated Fund
Pelham Court Trust - the above donation has been designated for application to a project to be determined at the discretion of the Board. At the balance sheet date no project had been identified.
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THE EARLY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Analysis of net assets between funds
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Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
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Creditors due within one year
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Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
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Creditors due within one year
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The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £902 (2025 - £778). Contributions totalling £Nil (2025 - £377) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.
Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he/she is a member, or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before he/she ceases to be a member.
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Related party transactions
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The Company has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Company at 31 March 2026.
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