--- title: "Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society — check charity number 1178752 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178752. Education/training charity based in Oakenshaw. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buttershaw-st-paul-s-church-amateur-operatic-and-dramatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:39:51.909Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity (number 1178752) 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. Its latest reported income was £60,000 (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 Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society? Registered charity number 1178752 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Oakenshaw Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £60,000 ## What does Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society do? TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS AND TO DEVELOP THE PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND TASTE IN THE SAID ARTS TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE GUIDANCE ON PUBLIC BENEFIT .THE MAIN ACTIVITIES COMPRISE THE PERFORMANCE OF TWO SHOWS EACH YEAR - CONCERT FORMAT AND FULL MUSICAL. ## What causes is Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic 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=buttershaw-st-paul-s-church-amateur-operatic-and-dramatic-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178752) 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 Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number? Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number is 1178752. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178752? Search 1178752 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 Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society do? TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS AND TO DEVELOP THE PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND TASTE IN THE SAID ARTS TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE GUIDANCE ON PUBLIC BENEFIT .THE MAIN ACTIVITIES COMPRISE THE PERFORMANCE OF TWO SHOWS EACH YEAR - CONCERT FORMAT AND FULL MUSICAL. Does Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic 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 Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society? Buttershaw (St Paul's) Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1178752).