--- title: "Derby Choral Union — charity 1010174" description: "Derby Choral Union (charity 1010174). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derby-choral-union retrieved: 2026-09-22T09:19:56.305Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Derby Choral Union is listed as a registered charity (number 1010174) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £26,920 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Derby Choral Union? Registered charity number 1010174 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Clifton Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £26,920 Website [www.dcu.org.uk](http://www.dcu.org.uk/) ## What does Derby Choral Union do? The Derby Choral Union performs concerts and holds other choral events. It aims to increase the public knowledge and appreciation of music by the practice and performance of oratorios and other musical works of high excellence, sacred and secular. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Derby Choral Union registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derby Choral Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derby Choral Union 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Derby Choral Union? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=derby-choral-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dcu.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Derby Choral Union a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Derby Choral Union as a registered charity (number 1010174) 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 Derby Choral Union's charity number? Derby Choral Union's charity number is 1010174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1010174? Search 1010174 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 Derby Choral Union do? The Derby Choral Union performs concerts and holds other choral events. It aims to increase the public knowledge and appreciation of music by the practice and performance of oratorios and other musical works of high excellence, sacred and secular. Does Derby Choral Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derby Choral Union. 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 Derby Choral Union? Derby Choral Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.dcu.org.uk. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1010174&subId=0).