Is Bedford Messiah Choir a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bedford Messiah Choir as a registered charity (number 1117616) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bedford Messiah Choir's charity number?

Bedford Messiah Choir's charity number is 1117616. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117616?

Search 1117616 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.

Does Bedford Messiah Choir have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Messiah Choir. 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 Bedford Messiah Choir?

Bedford Messiah Choir's website listed in our register data is http://www.bedfordmessiahchoir.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Bedford Messiah Choir registered as a charity?

Bedford Messiah Choir was entered on the register on 17 January 2007.

Registered charity · No. 1117616

Bedford Messiah Choir

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bedford Messiah Choir is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Bedford Messiah Choir?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £6,435
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £5,882
Registered charity number: 1117616
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sharnbrook
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.bedfordmessiahchoir.org.uk

Quick answer

Bedford Messiah Choir (number 1117616) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bedford Messiah Choir do?

Public Education1 Engaging a professional conductor2 Engaging professional vocal and instrumental soloists.3 Promoting an annual performance of Handel's Messiah.Furtherance of Charitable Purposes1 Nominating a local charity to receive net proceeds of performance.2 Offering additional publicity to chosen charity.3 Providing facilities for charity to showcase its activities.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bedford Messiah Choir

Answers Bedford Messiah Choir gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Bedford Messiah Choir as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 January 2007
Also known as: Bmc
Where it says it operates: Central Bedfordshire · Bedford

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Bedford Messiah Choir registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Messiah Choir yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bedford Messiah Choir. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bedford Messiah Choir?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Messiah Choir a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bedford Messiah Choir as a registered charity (number 1117616) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bedford Messiah Choir's charity number?: Bedford Messiah Choir's charity number is 1117616. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1117616?: Search 1117616 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 Bedford Messiah Choir do?: Public Education1 Engaging a professional conductor2 Engaging professional vocal and instrumental soloists.3 Promoting an annual performance of Handel's Messiah.Furtherance of Charitable Purposes1 Nominating a local charity to receive net proceeds of performance.2 Offering additional publicity to chosen charity.3 Providing facilities for charity to showcase its activities.
Does Bedford Messiah Choir have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Messiah Choir. 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 Bedford Messiah Choir?: Bedford Messiah Choir's website listed in our register data is http://www.bedfordmessiahchoir.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bedford Messiah Choir?: The register records Bedford Messiah Choir as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Bedford Messiah Choir registered as a charity?: Bedford Messiah Choir was entered on the register on 17 January 2007.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.