Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra (number 1089096) 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 Canterbury Symphony Orchestra do?
The Canterbury Orchestra provides opportunities for amateur musicians to play major symphonic works to a high standard and gives 3-4 public concerts a year in the Canterbury area.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Canterbury Symphony Orchestra
Answers Canterbury Symphony Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 Canterbury Symphony Orchestra 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
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Canterbury Orchestra
Where it says it operates
Kent
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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.
What causes is Canterbury Symphony Orchestra registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Canterbury Symphony Orchestra yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Canterbury Symphony Orchestra.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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What should you check before donating to Canterbury Symphony Orchestra?
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Is Canterbury Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Canterbury Symphony Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1089096) 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 Canterbury Symphony Orchestra's charity number?
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 1089096. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1089096?
Search 1089096 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 Canterbury Symphony Orchestra do?
The Canterbury Orchestra provides opportunities for amateur musicians to play major symphonic works to a high standard and gives 3-4 public concerts a year in the Canterbury area.
Does Canterbury Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canterbury Symphony 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 Canterbury Symphony Orchestra?
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.canterburyorchestra.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Canterbury Symphony Orchestra?
The register records Canterbury Symphony Orchestra 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 Canterbury Symphony Orchestra's trustees paid?
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Canterbury Symphony Orchestra previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Canterbury Symphony Orchestra: The Canterbury Orchestra.
When was Canterbury Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra was entered on the register on 29 October 2001.