--- title: "Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra — check charity number 1157702 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157702. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bowbeck. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bury-st-edmunds-friendly-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:02:07.240Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1157702) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £19,663 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra? Registered charity number 1157702 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bowbeck Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £19,663 Website [www.buryfriendlyorchestra.uk](https://www.buryfriendlyorchestra.uk/) ## What does Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra do? WE ARE AN ENTHUSIASTIC AMATEUR ORCHESTRA BASED IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK. WE PUT ON THREE PUBLIC CONCERTS A YEAR AND WE ENCOURAGE CONCERT GOERS BY ENSURING OUR CONCERTS ARE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE. ## What causes is Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bury St Edmunds' Friendly 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=bury-st-edmunds-friendly-orchestra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.buryfriendlyorchestra.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157702) 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 Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra's charity number? Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra's charity number is 1157702. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157702? Search 1157702 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 Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra do? WE ARE AN ENTHUSIASTIC AMATEUR ORCHESTRA BASED IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK. WE PUT ON THREE PUBLIC CONCERTS A YEAR AND WE ENCOURAGE CONCERT GOERS BY ENSURING OUR CONCERTS ARE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE. Does Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bury St Edmunds' Friendly 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 Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra? Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra's website is https://www.buryfriendlyorchestra.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/1157702).