City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra (number 1096457) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra do?
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra has around 60 playing members; holds rehearsals; performs six public concerts in West Road Concert Hall Cambridge in a normal season; publishes programmes and publicity materials in the Cambridge area and online. Young soloists are engaged for most of the concerts, and a young conductor's competition has recently been held.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Answers City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Cambridge String Players
Where it says it operates
Cambridgeshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1096457) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's charity number?
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 1096457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1096457?
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What does City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra do?
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra has around 60 playing members; holds rehearsals; performs six public concerts in West Road Concert Hall Cambridge in a normal season; publishes programmes and publicity materials in the Cambridge area and online. Young soloists are engaged for most of the concerts, and a young conductor's competition has recently been held.
Does City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra?
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.ccso-online.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra?
The register records City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's trustees paid?
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra previously called?
The register lists this previous name for City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra: Cambridge String Players.
When was City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra was entered on the register on 11 March 2003.