Havergal Brian Society (number 275793) 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 Havergal Brian Society do?
The Havergal Brian society exists to promote public knowledge of the work of the composer William Havergal Brian (1876-1972) and, to this end, to support and sponsor its publication, performance and recording.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Havergal Brian Society
Answers Havergal Brian Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 records Havergal Brian Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Havergal Brian Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Hbs
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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 Havergal Brian Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Havergal Brian Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Havergal Brian Society.
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The register data used for this profile lists Havergal Brian Society as a registered charity (number 275793) 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 Havergal Brian Society's charity number?
Havergal Brian Society's charity number is 275793. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Havergal Brian Society do?
The Havergal Brian society exists to promote public knowledge of the work of the composer William Havergal Brian (1876-1972) and, to this end, to support and sponsor its publication, performance and recording.
Does Havergal Brian Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Havergal Brian 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 Havergal Brian Society?
Havergal Brian Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.havergalbrian.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Havergal Brian Society?
The register records Havergal Brian Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Havergal Brian Society's trustees paid?
Havergal Brian Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was Havergal Brian Society registered as a charity?
Havergal Brian Society was entered on the register on 12 June 1978.