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title: "Bakewell Choral Society — check charity number 509299 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bakewell Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509299. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Main Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bakewell-choral-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:03:52.066Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bakewell Choral Society is a registered charity (number 509299) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £15,445 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Bakewell Choral Society?

Registered charity number

509299

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Main Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£15,445

Website

[www.bakewellchoral.org](http://www.bakewellchoral.org/)

## What does Bakewell Choral Society do?

Bakewell Choral Society was formed to enable local people to come together to sing for pleasure. The choir is open to all who wish to sing. The Society puts on concerts each year featuring a variety of music. To enable people to attend our concerts we provide a free-to-user transport facility and this is provided by the Society using a local community bus service.

## What causes is Bakewell Choral Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bakewell Choral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bakewell Choral Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bakewell Choral Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bakewell Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509299) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Bakewell Choral Society's charity number?

Bakewell Choral Society's charity number is 509299. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 509299?

Search 509299 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Bakewell Choral Society do?

Bakewell Choral Society was formed to enable local people to come together to sing for pleasure. The choir is open to all who wish to sing. The Society puts on concerts each year featuring a variety of music. To enable people to attend our concerts we provide a free-to-user transport facility and this is provided by the Society using a local community bus service.

Does Bakewell Choral Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bakewell Choral Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bakewell Choral Society?

Bakewell Choral Society's website is http://www.bakewellchoral.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/509299).