--- title: "British Police Symphony Orchestra — check charity number 1003562 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Police Symphony Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1003562. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in PO Box 306. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-police-symphony-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:01.897Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Police Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1003562) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £64,993 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 British Police Symphony Orchestra? Registered charity number 1003562 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location PO Box 306 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £64,993 Website [www.bpso.org.uk](http://www.bpso.org.uk/) ## What does British Police Symphony Orchestra do? The Orchestra made up of police officers, police staff and other members of the extended police family each year performs at different venues around the country raising money for a number of different charities. A mini tour of India took place in February 2008. Charity Concerts included Warwick Arts Centre for Fighting Blindness and the annual Proms Concert at Symphony Hall in December. ## What causes is British Police Symphony Orchestra registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Police Symphony Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Police Symphony Orchestra 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=british-police-symphony-orchestra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bpso.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Police Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. British Police Symphony Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1003562) 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 British Police Symphony Orchestra's charity number? British Police Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 1003562. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1003562? Search 1003562 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 Police Symphony Orchestra do? The Orchestra made up of police officers, police staff and other members of the extended police family each year performs at different venues around the country raising money for a number of different charities. A mini tour of India took place in February 2008. Charity Concerts included Warwick Arts Centre for Fighting Blindness and the annual Proms Concert at Symphony Hall in December. Does British Police Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Police Symphony Orchestra. 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 Police Symphony Orchestra? British Police Symphony Orchestra's website is http://www.bpso.org.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/1003562).