--- title: "Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra — check charity number 1144646 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144646. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Blackthorn House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-gay-symphony-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:34:13.497Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1144646) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £7,148 (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 Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra? Registered charity number 1144646 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Blackthorn House Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £7,148 Website [www.bgso.org.uk](http://www.bgso.org.uk/) ## What does Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra do? The Charity operates an LGBT orchestra which rehearses and performs at venues in Birmingham. ## What causes is Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra 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=birmingham-gay-symphony-orchestra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bgso.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144646) 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 Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra's charity number? Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 1144646. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144646? Search 1144646 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 Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra do? The Charity operates an LGBT orchestra which rehearses and performs at venues in Birmingham. Does Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra. 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 Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra? Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra's website is http://www.bgso.org.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/1144646).