Is Clacton Concert Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Clacton Concert Orchestra as a registered charity (number 274494) 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra's charity number?

Clacton Concert Orchestra's charity number is 274494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 274494?

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Does Clacton Concert Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Clacton Concert Orchestra?

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When was Clacton Concert Orchestra registered as a charity?

Clacton Concert Orchestra was entered on the register on 25 November 1977.

Registered charity · No. 274494

Clacton Concert Orchestra

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Clacton Concert Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Clacton Concert Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,544
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,083
Registered charity number: 274494
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Clacton-on-Sea
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: clactonconcertorchestra.com

Quick answer

Clacton Concert Orchestra (number 274494) 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra do?

Give concerts in Clacton on Sea and the Tendring District in order to raise money for charitable purposes. We also like to provide a platform for young players to help develop their musical talents either through solo performances or by joining in with the orchestra to gain experience in orchestral playing either temporarily or as junior members of the orchestra.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Clacton Concert Orchestra

Answers Clacton Concert Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Clacton Concert Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 November 1977
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Clacton Concert Orchestra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Clacton Concert Orchestra. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Clacton Concert Orchestra?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clacton Concert Orchestra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Clacton Concert Orchestra as a registered charity (number 274494) 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra's charity number?: Clacton Concert Orchestra's charity number is 274494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 274494?: Search 274494 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra do?: Give concerts in Clacton on Sea and the Tendring District in order to raise money for charitable purposes. We also like to provide a platform for young players to help develop their musical talents either through solo performances or by joining in with the orchestra to gain experience in orchestral playing either temporarily or as junior members of the orchestra.
Does Clacton Concert Orchestra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clacton Concert Orchestra. 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra?: Clacton Concert Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://clactonconcertorchestra.com/. 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra?: The register does not record Clacton Concert Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Clacton Concert Orchestra registered as a charity?: Clacton Concert Orchestra was entered on the register on 25 November 1977.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.