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title: "Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra — check charity number 1165359 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165359. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Preston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cheltenham-symphony-orchestra
retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:49:45.616Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1165359) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £43,500 (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 Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra?

Registered charity number

1165359

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Preston

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£43,500

Website

[cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info](http://cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info/)

## What does Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra do?

The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra Charity has as its main object the advancement of the art ofsymphonic music making for the public benefit in particular by bringing this music and the art formto audiences in Cheltenham and to towns and villages within Gloucestershire and bordering countiesand beyond.

## What causes is Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cheltenham Symphony 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165359) 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 Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra's charity number?

Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 1165359. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165359?

Search 1165359 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 Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra do?

The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra Charity has as its main object the advancement of the art ofsymphonic music making for the public benefit in particular by bringing this music and the art formto audiences in Cheltenham and to towns and villages within Gloucestershire and bordering countiesand beyond.

Does Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra?

Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra's website is http://cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info — 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/1165359).