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title: "Chesterfield Operatic Society — check charity number 1203451 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chesterfield Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203451. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Chesterfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chesterfield-operatic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:40:40.641Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chesterfield Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 1203451) 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 £80,411 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Chesterfield Operatic Society?

Registered charity number

1203451

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Chesterfield

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£80,411

Website

[chesterfieldoperaticsociety.co.uk](http://chesterfieldoperaticsociety.co.uk/)

## What does Chesterfield Operatic Society do?

Chesterfield Operatic Society (COS) is one of the oldest amateur musical theatre companies in the country, being first established in 1905. Through the presentation of public events and the performance of shows we aim to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the dramatic and operatic arts in chesterfield and the surrounding area.

## What causes is Chesterfield Operatic Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chesterfield Operatic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chesterfield Operatic 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chesterfield Operatic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chesterfield Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203451) 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 Chesterfield Operatic Society's charity number?

Chesterfield Operatic Society's charity number is 1203451. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1203451?

Search 1203451 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 Chesterfield Operatic Society do?

Chesterfield Operatic Society (COS) is one of the oldest amateur musical theatre companies in the country, being first established in 1905. Through the presentation of public events and the performance of shows we aim to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the dramatic and operatic arts in chesterfield and the surrounding area.

Does Chesterfield Operatic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chesterfield Operatic 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 Chesterfield Operatic Society?

Chesterfield Operatic Society's website is http://chesterfieldoperaticsociety.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/1203451).