The Royal Ballet and Opera wants to open up the world of ballet and opera to many more people. Thanks to the exceptional generosity and commitment of Arts Council England, individual philanthropists, Patrons, Friends, trusts and foundations, legacies and companies we can create thrilling performances that transport you and audiences across the globe to new worlds.
In loving memory of Maria, Marina & Alex
The Royal Ballet and Opera also thanks the many donors not listed who support its work.
Dame Vivien Duffield DBE Chairman
The Royal Opera House remains extremely grateful for the substantial support that was given to the Capital Appeal through the unique partnership between public and private sources: Arts Council England with National Lottery funds, The Floral Trust, The Linbury Trust, The Clore Foundation and The Vivien Duffield Foundation. The Royal Opera House is also grateful to the many thousands of others for their donations, which together enabled this new building in 1999.
The Royal Opera House’s aim is for many more people to enjoy and engage in exceptional ballet and opera. Every donation you make plays an essential role in creating the art, artists, performance, learning and sharing that make the Royal Opera House what it is today. The Royal Opera House (registered charity – no 211775) acknowledges with gratitude the generosity and commitment of individuals, foundations and companies who, since our re-opening in 1999, have made an exceptional contribution to our work, in and beyond this building, especially the following: GRoW @ Annenberg Foundation, Lady Ashcroft, Dianne and Michael Bienes, Celia Blakey, Peter Borender, The Bunting Family, The Derek Butler Trust, The Clore Duffield Foundation, Coutts & Co., The Peter Cruddas Foundation, The Dalriada Trust, The Danish Research Foundation, Sir Mick and Lady Barbara Davis, Dr Genevieve and Mr Peter Davies, Deloitte, Sir Lloyd and Lady Dorfman OBE, Dunard Fund, The Paul Ferguson Memorial Fund, Aline Foriel-Destezet, Hamish and Sophie Forsyth, Garfield Weston Foundation, Alex and Elena Gerko, Roselle Godeaux, Sir Donald Gordon, Kenneth and Susan Green, Baron and Baroness de Gunzburg, The Helen Hamlyn Trust, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Ronald and Marina Hobson, Charles Holloway OBE, Alan and Caroline Howard, Aud Jebsen, Mrs Philip Kan, Doug and Ceri King, Frances Kirsh, Mrs Alfiya Askar Abulkhair and Timur Kuanyshev, Lord and Lady Laidlaw of Rothiemay, The Linbury Trust, Tamar and Bob Manoukian, Bertrand and Elisabeth Meunier, Dame Marit Mohn DBE, The Mohn Westlake Foundation,The Monument Trust, Oak Foundation, Mrs Susan A. Olde OBE, Mr Stefan Sten Olsson, Julia and Hans Rausing, Yvonne and Bjarne Rieber, Sir Simon and Lady Robertson, Sir Simon and Lady Robey, The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation, Rolex, Edmond J. Safra Foundation, Mrs Lily Safra, The Jean Sainsbury Royal Opera House Fund, Ian and Dame Tina Taylor DBE, Lindsay and Sarah Tomlinson and Van Cleef & Arpels. We would also like to thank those who have made an exceptional contribution and wish to remain anonymous.
Every gift helps us to create and stage new works, revive heritage favourites and nurture future generations of talented performers and craftspeople.
The Royal Opera House is extremely grateful for the generous and loyal support of the Patrons of the Royal Opera House. Patron membership offers individuals and companies the highest level of priority to the best seats and all dining facilities, and the maximum flexibility and convenience via an exceptional personal service. For more information please telephone +44 (0)20 7212 9269 or email patronsofcoventgarden@roh.org.uk.
Since 1969, the American Friends of Covent Garden have supported the work of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, including productions, education activities and tours around the world, fostering goodwill between the USA and UK.
Since their founding in 1962 as the Friends of Covent Garden, our Friends have shown exceptional generosity and loyalty in their ongoing philanthropic support of the Royal Opera House. We wish to thank especially our Premium and Supporting Friends.
The Royal Opera House also thanks the many donors not listed who support its work.
Last updated on 1 April 2025
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)