--- title: "Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) — check charity number 1193199 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193199. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Banbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banbury-operatic-society-bos-and-youth-of-banbury-operatic-society-yobos retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:10:01.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) is a registered charity (number 1193199) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £56,961 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos)? Registered charity number 1193199 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Banbury Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £56,961 Website [www.banburyoperaticsociety.co.uk](https://www.banburyoperaticsociety.co.uk/) ## What does Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) do? Oxfordshire-based musical, operatic and dramatic arts company creating theatrical productions to entertain and educate the general public. Typically performing two shows a year or a show and a concert. ## What causes is Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=banbury-operatic-society-bos-and-youth-of-banbury-operatic-society-yobos&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.banburyoperaticsociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) a legitimate charity? Yes. Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193199) 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 Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos)'s charity number? Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos)'s charity number is 1193199. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193199? Search 1193199 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 Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) do? Oxfordshire-based musical, operatic and dramatic arts company creating theatrical productions to entertain and educate the general public. Typically performing two shows a year or a show and a concert. Does Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos). 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 Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos)? Banbury Operatic Society (Bos) and Youth of Banbury Operatic Society (Yobos)'s website is https://www.banburyoperaticsociety.co.uk/ — 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/1193199).