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Registered charity · No. 1161941Upton

Chester Community Orchestra

Chester Community Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Upton.

Quick answer

Chester Community Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1161941) 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 £18,133 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Chester Community Orchestra?

Registered charity number
1161941
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Upton
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£18,133

What does Chester Community Orchestra do?

The orchestra meets regularly, every week during school term time, to give the opportunity for adults and children to play a musical instrument with others in an orchestral setting. Any person is welcome of any age and of any standard with any instrument. At least two concerts are given by the orchestra in a year. Concerts for charity have been given.

What causes is Chester Community Orchestra registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester Community Orchestra yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester Community 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chester Community Orchestra a legitimate charity?
Yes. Chester Community Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161941) 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 Chester Community Orchestra's charity number?
Chester Community Orchestra's charity number is 1161941. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1161941?
Search 1161941 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 Chester Community Orchestra do?
The orchestra meets regularly, every week during school term time, to give the opportunity for adults and children to play a musical instrument with others in an orchestral setting. Any person is welcome of any age and of any standard with any instrument. At least two concerts are given by the orchestra in a year. Concerts for charity have been given.
Does Chester Community Orchestra have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester Community 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 Chester Community Orchestra?
Chester Community Orchestra's website is http://www.playwithcco.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.