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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund (number 1163778) 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 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund do?
To make grants to full and part time musicians and staff who are employees of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and other individuals who have made a significant long term contribution to the BSO. The grants are to relieve hardship caused by sickness, accident or infirmity.Funds are raised from the net proceeds of an annual concert and general donations.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund
Answers Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund 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
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Bournemouth
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
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 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
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Is Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number 1163778) 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 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund's charity number?
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1163778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1163778?
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What does Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund do?
To make grants to full and part time musicians and staff who are employees of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and other individuals who have made a significant long term contribution to the BSO. The grants are to relieve hardship caused by sickness, accident or infirmity.Funds are raised from the net proceeds of an annual concert and general donations.
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How can I donate to Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund?
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.bsobenevolentfund.co.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 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund?
The register records Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund 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 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund's trustees paid?
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 30 September 2015.