Streetwise Opera is the UK’s only opera company dedicated to working with people who are homeless. While our partners in the homelessness sector provide essentials like shelter and advice, we focus on rebuilding confidence, purpose and hope.

We achieve this by offering life-changing opportunities for some of the most vulnerable people in society, including award-winning productions co-created with world-class artists; weekly singing and creative sessions; skills development; and access to cultural organisations in London, Manchester and Nottingham.

We enable people who’ve experienced homelessness to find inspiration and empowerment while they rebuild their lives and identities. We support participants to develop as creative people and, as we amplify their voices, change how society views homelessness.

In 2022-2023, we engaged with 352 individuals and delivered over 5,184 hours of creative workshops, helping people affected by homelessness. 87% of participants reported an increase in self-confidence, and 83% experienced improvements in their overall wellbeing.

Help us ensure Streetwise Opera can continue empowering people affected by homelessness to rebuild their lives.