--- title: "Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society — check charity number 1131720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1131720. Education/training charity based in Station Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buckland-and-betchworth-choral-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:28:24.343Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society is a registered charity (number 1131720) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £21,805 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society? Registered charity number 1131720 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Station Road Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £21,805 Website [www.bbcsinfo.org](http://www.bbcsinfo.org/) ## 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. ## What causes is Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society 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=buckland-and-betchworth-choral-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bbcsinfo.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1131720) 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 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? Search 1131720 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 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. Does Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buckland and Betchworth Choral 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 Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society? Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society's website is http://www.bbcsinfo.org — 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/1131720).