--- title: "Bradford Opera Festival — check charity number 1217270 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bradford Opera Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217270. Education/training charity based in 34 Peckover Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bradford-opera-festival retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:28:09.557Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bradford Opera Festival is a registered charity (number 1217270) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Bradford Opera Festival? Registered charity number 1217270 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 34 Peckover Street ## What causes is Bradford Opera Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bradford Opera Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bradford Opera Festival 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=bradford-opera-festival&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bradford Opera Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Bradford Opera Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217270) 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 Bradford Opera Festival's charity number? Bradford Opera Festival's charity number is 1217270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217270? Search 1217270 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 Bradford Opera Festival do? Bradford Opera Festival is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details. Does Bradford Opera Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bradford Opera Festival. 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 Bradford Opera Festival? Bradford Opera Festival 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/1217270).