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Registered charity · No. 1181355CIOUpton

Chester Orchestral Society

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

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Chester Orchestral Society is a registered charity (number 1181355) 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 £26,419 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Orchestral Society?

Registered charity number
1181355
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Upton
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£26,419

What does Chester Orchestral Society do?

CHESTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, PERFORMING AS CHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, IS ONE OF THE NORTH WEST'S PREMIER NON-PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAS. WE HOLD 4 MAIN CONCERTS A YEAR, PARTICULARLY PROMOTING YOUNG SOLOISTS FROM THE AREA. OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR PEOPLE TO PLAY IN OR LISTEN TO VARIED PROGRAMMES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC.

What causes is Chester Orchestral Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester Orchestral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester Orchestral Society 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 Orchestral Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Chester Orchestral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181355) 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 Orchestral Society's charity number?
Chester Orchestral Society's charity number is 1181355. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1181355?
Search 1181355 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 Orchestral Society do?
CHESTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, PERFORMING AS CHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, IS ONE OF THE NORTH WEST'S PREMIER NON-PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAS. WE HOLD 4 MAIN CONCERTS A YEAR, PARTICULARLY PROMOTING YOUNG SOLOISTS FROM THE AREA. OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR PEOPLE TO PLAY IN OR LISTEN TO VARIED PROGRAMMES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC.
Does Chester Orchestral Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester Orchestral Society. 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 Orchestral Society?
Chester Orchestral Society's website is http://www.chesterphilorchestra.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.