--- title: "Bishop Auckland Choral Society — check charity number 1079698 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishop Auckland Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079698. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bishop Middleham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-auckland-choral-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:07:48.545Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishop Auckland Choral Society is a registered charity (number 1079698) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,734 (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 Bishop Auckland Choral Society? Registered charity number 1079698 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bishop Middleham Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,734 ## What does Bishop Auckland Choral Society do? choral singing - adults and children ## What causes is Bishop Auckland Choral Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop Auckland Choral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop Auckland Choral 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? 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=bishop-auckland-choral-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishop Auckland Choral Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishop Auckland Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079698) 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 Bishop Auckland Choral Society's charity number? Bishop Auckland Choral Society's charity number is 1079698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079698? Search 1079698 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 Bishop Auckland Choral Society do? choral singing - adults and children Does Bishop Auckland Choral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop Auckland Choral 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 Bishop Auckland Choral Society? Bishop Auckland Choral Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1079698).