Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra (number 264844) 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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra do?
A local orchestra for local players and audience membersEncourage people in the South East to play live orchestral musicEncourage people in South East to take full advantage of the opportunity to hear live orchestral music, played to a high standard Provide cultural activity that strives for excellence and develops confidence and pride for players, the audience and the South East region.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra
Answers City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 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 Rochester 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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Rochester Arts Orchestra
Where it says it operates
Kent · Medway
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra yet?
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Is City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra as a registered charity (number 264844) 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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra's charity number?
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 264844. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 264844?
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What does City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra do?
A local orchestra for local players and audience membersEncourage people in the South East to play live orchestral musicEncourage people in South East to take full advantage of the opportunity to hear live orchestral music, played to a high standard Provide cultural activity that strives for excellence and develops confidence and pride for players, the audience and the South East region.
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How can I donate to City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra?
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.crso.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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra?
The register records City of Rochester 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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra's trustees paid?
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra previously called?
The register lists this previous name for City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra: Rochester Arts Orchestra.
When was City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra was entered on the register on 20 November 1972.