--- title: "Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society — charity SC016577" description: "Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society (charity SC016577). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/haddo-house-choral-operatic-society retrieved: 2026-09-22T23:37:59.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society is listed as a registered charity (number SC016577) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £40,801 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society? Registered charity number SC016577 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £40,801 Website [www.hhcos.org.uk](http://www.hhcos.org.uk/) ## What does Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society do? HHCOS is in integral part of the history of Haddo House whose owners, at the time, established what is now a tradition of music-making, drama and other artistic activities in the area. Using the purpose built facilities at Haddo, HHCOS holds weekly rehearsals during term times to prepare for, variously, choral concerts, carol concerts, outreach concerts, 'come & sing' events and, when finances allow, an opera. We are perpetuating the ethos of our founders by supporting young people to sing with us through our scholarship scheme, and we are also launching a scheme to encourage more men to si… ## What causes is Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Haddo House Choral & Operatic 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society? - 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. 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Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016577? Search SC016577 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society do? HHCOS is in integral part of the history of Haddo House whose owners, at the time, established what is now a tradition of music-making, drama and other artistic activities in the area. Using the purpose built facilities at Haddo, HHCOS holds weekly rehearsals during term times to prepare for, variously, choral concerts, carol concerts, outreach concerts, 'come & sing' events and, when finances allow, an opera. We are perpetuating the ethos of our founders by supporting young people to sing with us through our scholarship scheme, and we are also launching a scheme to encourage more men to si… Does Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society? Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.hhcos.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: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC016577).