--- title: "Croydon Steel Orchestra — check charity number 1117779 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Croydon Steel Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117779. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 30a Hillcrest Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/croydon-steel-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:49:40.379Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Croydon Steel Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1117779) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £21,175 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Croydon Steel Orchestra? Registered charity number 1117779 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 30a Hillcrest Road Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £21,175 Website [www.croydonsteelorchestra.co.uk](http://www.croydonsteelorchestra.co.uk/) ## What does Croydon Steel Orchestra do? To give children from the age of 10-25 the opportunity to play steel pan as part of an orchestra for public appearances. ## What causes is Croydon Steel Orchestra registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Croydon Steel Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Croydon Steel Orchestra 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=croydon-steel-orchestra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.croydonsteelorchestra.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Croydon Steel Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Croydon Steel Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117779) 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 Croydon Steel Orchestra's charity number? Croydon Steel Orchestra's charity number is 1117779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117779? Search 1117779 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 Croydon Steel Orchestra do? To give children from the age of 10-25 the opportunity to play steel pan as part of an orchestra for public appearances. Does Croydon Steel Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Steel 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 Croydon Steel Orchestra? Croydon Steel Orchestra's website is http://www.croydonsteelorchestra.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/1117779).