Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bolton Choral Union is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Bolton Choral Union (number 502261) 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 Bolton Choral Union do?
The study, advancement,improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals, paticularly choral works, both classical and modern.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bolton Choral Union
Answers Bolton Choral Union gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, 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 Bolton Choral Union 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
Bolton Choral Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Bolton · Cheshire East · Lancashire · Cheshire West & Chester
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Bolton Choral Union registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton Choral Union yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bolton Choral Union.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Bolton Choral Union as a registered charity (number 502261) 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 Bolton Choral Union's charity number?
Bolton Choral Union's charity number is 502261. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 502261?
Search 502261 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 Bolton Choral Union do?
The study, advancement,improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals, paticularly choral works, both classical and modern.
Does Bolton Choral Union have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton Choral Union. 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 Bolton Choral Union?
Bolton Choral Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.boltonchoral.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 Bolton Choral Union?
The register records Bolton Choral Union 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.
Are Bolton Choral Union's trustees paid?
Bolton Choral Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bolton Choral Union registered as a charity?
Bolton Choral Union was entered on the register on 16 March 1973.