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Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society (number 1131720) 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 Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society do?
BBCS is a community based choir, accessible to anyone over the age of 16. It is an active society that helps to underpin the communal life of the two villages and the surrounding area from which it draws its membership. Its prime focus is to prepare for participation in the Leith Hill Musical Festival, but in addition holds other musical and music based social events during the year.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society
Answers Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, 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 records Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bbcs
Where it says it operates
Surrey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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.
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Is Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society as a registered charity (number 1131720) 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 Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society's charity number?
Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society's charity number is 1131720. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1131720?
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What does Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society do?
BBCS is a community based choir, accessible to anyone over the age of 16. It is an active society that helps to underpin the communal life of the two villages and the surrounding area from which it draws its membership. Its prime focus is to prepare for participation in the Leith Hill Musical Festival, but in addition holds other musical and music based social events during the year.
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How can I donate to Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society?
The register records Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society's trustees paid?
Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society registered as a charity?
Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society was entered on the register on 21 September 2009.