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title: "Bso Endowment Trust — check charity number 261534 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bso Endowment Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261534. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Poole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bso-endowment-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:09:09.575Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bso Endowment Trust is a registered charity (number 261534) 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. 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 Bso Endowment Trust?

Registered charity number

261534

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Poole

Website

[www.bsolive.com](http://www.bsolive.com/)

## 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.

## What causes is Bso Endowment Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bso Endowment Trust 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.bsolive.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Bso Endowment Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bso Endowment Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261534) 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 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 is http://www.bsolive.com — 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/261534).