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title: "Croydon Symphony Orchestra — check charity number 236965 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Croydon Symphony Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 236965. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Petersfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/croydon-symphony-orchestra
retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:48:46.591Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Croydon Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity (number 236965) 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 £26,841 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Symphony Orchestra?

Registered charity number

236965

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Petersfield

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£26,841

Website

[www.croydonsymphony.com](http://www.croydonsymphony.com/)

## What does Croydon Symphony Orchestra do?

The Society is established to provide a symphony orchestra of amateur musicians to promote the advancement and improvement of the general public taste in instrumental music and to engage in the promotion and presentation of musical concerts of educational value and to encourage the study and practice of music by means of grants and prizes.

## What causes is Croydon Symphony Orchestra registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Croydon Symphony Orchestra yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Croydon Symphony 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?

Yes. Croydon Symphony Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 236965) 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 Symphony Orchestra's charity number?

Croydon Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 236965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 236965?

Search 236965 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 Symphony Orchestra do?

The Society is established to provide a symphony orchestra of amateur musicians to promote the advancement and improvement of the general public taste in instrumental music and to engage in the promotion and presentation of musical concerts of educational value and to encourage the study and practice of music by means of grants and prizes.

Does Croydon Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Symphony 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 Symphony Orchestra?

Croydon Symphony Orchestra's website is http://www.croydonsymphony.com — 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/236965).