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Registered charity · No. 1214479CIO

British Cello Society

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British Cello Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about British Cello Society?

Registered charity number
1214479
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Newbury

Quick answer

British Cello Society (number 1214479) 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 British Cello Society do?

The aims of the Charity are to promote, develop and broaden public appreciation of music and specifically the art of playing the violoncello. It does so by holding concerts or recitals on aspects of cello performance and workshops about the instrument itself, by funding the specialised training of beginners, gifted young cellists up to the age of 18, and of adult learners.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Cello Society

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Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 British Cello Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Cello Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Cello Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British Cello Society as a registered charity (number 1214479) 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 British Cello Society's charity number?
British Cello Society's charity number is 1214479. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1214479?
Search 1214479 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 British Cello Society do?
The aims of the Charity are to promote, develop and broaden public appreciation of music and specifically the art of playing the violoncello. It does so by holding concerts or recitals on aspects of cello performance and workshops about the instrument itself, by funding the specialised training of beginners, gifted young cellists up to the age of 18, and of adult learners.
Does British Cello Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Cello 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 British Cello Society?
British Cello Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.londoncellos.org. 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.
When was British Cello Society registered as a charity?
British Cello Society was entered on the register on 11 August 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.