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title: "Bristol Choral Society — check charity number 1157699 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bristol Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157699. Education/training charity based in Arnos Vale. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bristol-choral-society
retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:34:56.189Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bristol Choral Society is a registered charity (number 1157699) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £161,774 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Bristol Choral Society?

Registered charity number

1157699

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Arnos Vale

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£161,774

Website

[bristolchoral.co.uk](http://bristolchoral.co.uk/)

## What does Bristol Choral Society do?

Rehearsing and Performing Choral Concerts, generally in the Bristol areaEncouraging young people to enjoy Choral music, through our Apprenticeship scheme and Schools Outreach ProgrammeNote Bristol Choral Society was previously registered as charity number 266472. This new charity has adopted the same Rules and Constitution, activities, membership and officers.

## What causes is Bristol Choral Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol Choral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bristol 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol Choral Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bristol Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157699) 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 Bristol Choral Society's charity number?

Bristol Choral Society's charity number is 1157699. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157699?

Search 1157699 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 Bristol Choral Society do?

Rehearsing and Performing Choral Concerts, generally in the Bristol areaEncouraging young people to enjoy Choral music, through our Apprenticeship scheme and Schools Outreach ProgrammeNote Bristol Choral Society was previously registered as charity number 266472. This new charity has adopted the same Rules and Constitution, activities, membership and officers.

Does Bristol Choral Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol 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 Bristol Choral Society?

Bristol Choral Society's website is http://bristolchoral.co.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/1157699).