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Registered charity · No. 26281311 Grove Place

Bedfordshire Orchestral Society

Bedfordshire Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 11 Grove Place.

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Bedfordshire Orchestral Society is a registered charity (number 262813) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £34,659 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Bedfordshire Orchestral Society?

Registered charity number
262813
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
11 Grove Place
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£34,659

What does Bedfordshire Orchestral Society do?

The Society exists primarily to promote musical education in Bedfordshire.In furtherance of this aim, the Society runs two orchestras; the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and the Bedford Sinfonia.The Society regularly organises and promotes in excess of ten classical music concerts each year in and around Bedford featuring performances by its two orchestras.

What causes is Bedfordshire Orchestral Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedfordshire Orchestral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedfordshire Orchestral 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. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedfordshire Orchestral Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Bedfordshire Orchestral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262813) 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 Bedfordshire Orchestral Society's charity number?
Bedfordshire Orchestral Society's charity number is 262813. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 262813?
Search 262813 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 Bedfordshire Orchestral Society do?
The Society exists primarily to promote musical education in Bedfordshire.In furtherance of this aim, the Society runs two orchestras; the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and the Bedford Sinfonia.The Society regularly organises and promotes in excess of ten classical music concerts each year in and around Bedford featuring performances by its two orchestras.
Does Bedfordshire Orchestral Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedfordshire Orchestral 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 Bedfordshire Orchestral Society?
Bedfordshire Orchestral Society's website is http://www.bedfordsymphony.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.