Is Capital Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Capital Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1179698) 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 Capital Orchestra's charity number?

Capital Orchestra's charity number is 1179698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179698?

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Does Capital Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Capital 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 Capital Orchestra?

Capital Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.capitalorchestra.com. 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.

When was Capital Orchestra registered as a charity?

Capital Orchestra was entered on the register on 28 August 2018.

Registered charity · No. 1179698

Capital Orchestra

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Capital Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Capital Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-26: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-26: £0
Registered charity number: 1179698
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.capitalorchestra.com

Quick answer

Capital Orchestra (number 1179698) 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 Capital Orchestra do?

Capital Orchestra are an 85-piece jazz and pop orchestra devoted to forwarding the direction of music, by bringing together audiences from the classical, jazz, and popular genres, to create a united forum for all audiences to be exposed to the range of music being innovated. This is done by emphasising important aspects of music at each event, and collaboration with established and rising artists.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Capital Orchestra

Answers Capital Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Capital Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 August 2018
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Capital Orchestra registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Capital Orchestra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Capital 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Capital Orchestra?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Capital Orchestra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Capital Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1179698) 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 Capital Orchestra's charity number?: Capital Orchestra's charity number is 1179698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179698?: Search 1179698 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 Capital Orchestra do?: Capital Orchestra are an 85-piece jazz and pop orchestra devoted to forwarding the direction of music, by bringing together audiences from the classical, jazz, and popular genres, to create a united forum for all audiences to be exposed to the range of music being innovated. This is done by emphasising important aspects of music at each event, and collaboration with established and rising artists.
Does Capital Orchestra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Capital 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 Capital Orchestra?: Capital Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.capitalorchestra.com. 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 Capital Orchestra?: The register does not record Capital Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Capital Orchestra registered as a charity?: Capital Orchestra was entered on the register on 28 August 2018.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.