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Registered charity · No. 508680

Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £1,141
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £1,326
Registered charity number: 508680
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Darlington
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.duresme.org.uk/ddoca.htm

Quick answer

Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association (number 508680) 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association do?

The charity exists to promote music, especially the organ, and to encourage people to learn to play and contribute to local musical life.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association

Answers Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 April 1979
Where it says it operates: Durham · Darlington

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association. 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association as a registered charity (number 508680) 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association's charity number?: Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association's charity number is 508680. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 508680?: Search 508680 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association do?: The charity exists to promote music, especially the organ, and to encourage people to learn to play and contribute to local musical life.
Does Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association. 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association?: Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.duresme.org.uk/ddoca.htm. 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 Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association?: The register does not record Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association registered as a charity?: Darlington and District Organists' and Choirmaster's Association was entered on the register on 23 April 1979.

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.