Is Bso Endowment Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bso Endowment Trust as a registered charity (number 261534) 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 Bso Endowment Trust's charity number?

Bso Endowment Trust's charity number is 261534. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 261534?

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Does Bso Endowment Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bso Endowment Trust. 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 Bso Endowment Trust?

Bso Endowment Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bsolive.com. 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.

What was Bso Endowment Trust previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Bso Endowment Trust: Bournemouth Orchestras Endowment Trust; Western Orchestral Society Foundation.

When was Bso Endowment Trust registered as a charity?

Bso Endowment Trust was entered on the register on 24 October 1972.

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Bso Endowment Trust

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Bso Endowment Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Bso Endowment Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £0
Registered charity number: 261534
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Poole
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.bsolive.com

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Bso Endowment Trust (number 261534) 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 Bso Endowment Trust do?

To advance the charitable activities of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra by providing or assisting in the provision of resources by which the orchestra may undertake activities of a musical education not financed by national or local authorities and to further other charitable purposes directed at improving the public taste and appreciation of the art of music.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bso Endowment Trust

Answers Bso Endowment Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Bso Endowment Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 October 1972
Previous names on the register: Bournemouth Orchestras Endowment Trust; Western Orchestral Society Foundation
Where it says it operates: Devon · Dorset · Hampshire · Bournemouth · Poole · Southampton City · Portsmouth City · Bath and North East Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Bso Endowment Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bso Endowment Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bso Endowment Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bso Endowment Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bso Endowment Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bso Endowment Trust as a registered charity (number 261534) 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 Bso Endowment Trust's charity number?: Bso Endowment Trust's charity number is 261534. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 261534?: Search 261534 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 Bso Endowment Trust do?: To advance the charitable activities of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra by providing or assisting in the provision of resources by which the orchestra may undertake activities of a musical education not financed by national or local authorities and to further other charitable purposes directed at improving the public taste and appreciation of the art of music.
Does Bso Endowment Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bso Endowment Trust. 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 Bso Endowment Trust?: Bso Endowment Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bsolive.com. 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 Bso Endowment Trust?: The register does not record Bso Endowment Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bso Endowment Trust previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Bso Endowment Trust: Bournemouth Orchestras Endowment Trust; Western Orchestral Society Foundation.
When was Bso Endowment Trust registered as a charity?: Bso Endowment Trust was entered on the register on 24 October 1972.

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.