--- title: "Chester Music and Theatre Company — check charity number 1087478 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chester Music and Theatre Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1087478. Education/training charity based in Hoole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chester-music-and-theatre-company retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:43:11.787Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chester Music and Theatre Company is a registered charity (number 1087478) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £25,415 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Music and Theatre Company? Registered charity number 1087478 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hoole Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £25,415 Website [www.chesteroperatic.co.uk](http://www.chesteroperatic.co.uk/) ## What does Chester Music and Theatre Company do? To advance the education of operatic culture in the community. To promote and improve the art of operatic works and musical theatre, particularly by the encouragement and development of young people and to stimulate public appreciation and cultivate further interests in operatic and dramatic art. ## What causes is Chester Music and Theatre Company registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester Music and Theatre Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester Music and Theatre 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=chester-music-and-theatre-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chesteroperatic.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chester Music and Theatre Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Chester Music and Theatre Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1087478) 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 Music and Theatre Company's charity number? Chester Music and Theatre Company's charity number is 1087478. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1087478? Search 1087478 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 Music and Theatre Company do? To advance the education of operatic culture in the community. To promote and improve the art of operatic works and musical theatre, particularly by the encouragement and development of young people and to stimulate public appreciation and cultivate further interests in operatic and dramatic art. Does Chester Music and Theatre Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester Music and Theatre 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 Chester Music and Theatre Company? Chester Music and Theatre Company's website is http://www.chesteroperatic.co.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/1087478).