--- title: "Cambridge Handel Opera Company — check charity number 1166000 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cambridge Handel Opera Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166000. Education/training charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cambridge-handel-opera-company retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:03:37.351Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cambridge Handel Opera Company is a registered charity (number 1166000) 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 £28,132 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Cambridge Handel Opera Company? Registered charity number 1166000 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Cambridge Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £28,132 Website [www.cambridgehandel.org.uk](http://www.cambridgehandel.org.uk/) ## What does Cambridge Handel Opera Company do? The objects of the charity are the advancement for the public benefit of education in the field of music, with particular reference to the music of the Baroque period.The principal activity is to stage productions of Baroque operas, with a particular emphasis on works by Handel, and provide associated educational activities. ## What causes is Cambridge Handel Opera Company registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambridge Handel Opera Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cambridge Handel Opera Company 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=cambridge-handel-opera-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cambridgehandel.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cambridge Handel Opera Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Cambridge Handel Opera Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166000) 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 Cambridge Handel Opera Company's charity number? Cambridge Handel Opera Company's charity number is 1166000. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166000? Search 1166000 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 Cambridge Handel Opera Company do? The objects of the charity are the advancement for the public benefit of education in the field of music, with particular reference to the music of the Baroque period.The principal activity is to stage productions of Baroque operas, with a particular emphasis on works by Handel, and provide associated educational activities. Does Cambridge Handel Opera Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Handel Opera Company. 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 Cambridge Handel Opera Company? Cambridge Handel Opera Company's website is http://www.cambridgehandel.org.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/1166000).