--- title: "Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society — check charity number 1053542 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1053542. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Frittenden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cranbrook-and-district-orchestral-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:48:52.169Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society is a registered charity (number 1053542) 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 £10,241 (year ending 2025-08-09). 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 Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society? Registered charity number 1053542 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Frittenden Latest income (year ending 2025-08-09) £10,241 Website [www.thecso.org.uk](http://www.thecso.org.uk/) ## What does Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society do? The orchestra hold two hour rehearsals weekly in term time under our conductor. Our music is borrowed or hired from a music library and we give two/three concerts each year. These may be in aid of a charity. ## What causes is Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cranbrook and District 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cranbrook-and-district-orchestral-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thecso.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1053542) 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 Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society's charity number? Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society's charity number is 1053542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1053542? Search 1053542 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 Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society do? The orchestra hold two hour rehearsals weekly in term time under our conductor. Our music is borrowed or hired from a music library and we give two/three concerts each year. These may be in aid of a charity. Does Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cranbrook and District 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 Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society? Cranbrook and District Orchestral Society's website is http://www.thecso.org.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/1053542).