Is Guildford Choral Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Guildford Choral Society as a registered charity (number 280533) 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 Guildford Choral Society's charity number?

Guildford Choral Society's charity number is 280533. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 280533Onslow Village

Guildford Choral Society

Guildford Choral Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Onslow Village.

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Quick answer

Guildford Choral Society is listed as a registered charity (number 280533) 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: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £92,694 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Guildford Choral Society?

Registered charity number: 280533
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Onslow Village
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31): £92,694
Website: www.guildfordchoral.org

What does Guildford Choral Society do?

Founded in 1839, the Society's objects are to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of choral music and the development of the public appreciation of such art. These are pursued through a programme of regular public concerts each season and occasional production of recordings.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; 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 Guildford Choral Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Guildford Choral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Guildford Choral 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guildford Choral Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Guildford Choral Society as a registered charity (number 280533) 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 Guildford Choral Society's charity number?: Guildford Choral Society's charity number is 280533. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280533?: Search 280533 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 Guildford Choral Society do?: Founded in 1839, the Society's objects are to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of choral music and the development of the public appreciation of such art. These are pursued through a programme of regular public concerts each season and occasional production of recordings.
Does Guildford Choral Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Guildford Choral 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 Guildford Choral Society?: Guildford Choral Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.guildfordchoral.org. 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.