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title: "Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society — check charity number 285166 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285166. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Redhill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/betchworth-operatic-and-dramatic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:36:46.450Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity (number 285166) 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. Its latest reported income was £3,173 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society?

Registered charity number

285166

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Redhill

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£3,173

Website

[www.bodsweb.com](http://www.bodsweb.com/)

## What does Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society do?

Amateur Dramatics

## What causes is Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.bodsweb.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285166) 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 Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number?

Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number is 285166. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285166?

Search 285166 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 Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society do?

Amateur Dramatics

Does Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic 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 Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society?

Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society's website is http://www.bodsweb.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](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/285166).