--- title: "Harpenden Choral Society — charity 275986" description: "Harpenden Choral Society (charity 275986). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harpenden-choral-society retrieved: 2026-09-23T02:35:17.955Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harpenden Choral Society is listed as a registered charity (number 275986) 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 £36,040 (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 Harpenden Choral Society? Registered charity number 275986 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Harpenden Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £36,040 Website [www.harpendenchoralsociety.org](http://www.harpendenchoralsociety.org/) ## What does Harpenden Choral Society do? Harpenden Choral Society has about 75 members and performs four concerts a year in Harpenden, including a carol concert. The Society aims to perform an increasing range of choral music of all periods, both sacred and secular, to a high amateur standard with the help of professional soloists and instrumentalists. The Society promotes singing as a social activity and strives to attract new members. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. 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 Harpenden Choral Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden Choral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Harpenden Choral 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. 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The register data used for this profile lists Harpenden Choral Society as a registered charity (number 275986) 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 Harpenden Choral Society's charity number? Harpenden Choral Society's charity number is 275986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 275986? Search 275986 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 Harpenden Choral Society do? Harpenden Choral Society has about 75 members and performs four concerts a year in Harpenden, including a carol concert. The Society aims to perform an increasing range of choral music of all periods, both sacred and secular, to a high amateur standard with the help of professional soloists and instrumentalists. The Society promotes singing as a social activity and strives to attract new members. Does Harpenden Choral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden 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 Harpenden Choral Society? Harpenden Choral Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.harpendenchoralsociety.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](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=275986&subId=0).