Is Kempston Musical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kempston Musical Society as a registered charity (number 1117582) 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 Kempston Musical Society's charity number?

Kempston Musical Society's charity number is 1117582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117582?

Search 1117582 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.

Does Kempston Musical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kempston Musical 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 Kempston Musical Society?

Kempston Musical Society's website listed in our register data is http://kmschoir.co.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.

When was Kempston Musical Society registered as a charity?

Kempston Musical Society was entered on the register on 15 January 2007.

Registered charity · No. 1117582

Kempston Musical Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Kempston Musical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Kempston Musical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,130
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,453
Registered charity number: 1117582
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): High Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: kmschoir.co.uk

Quick answer

Kempston Musical Society (number 1117582) 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 Kempston Musical Society do?

Public Education1 Engaging a professional musical director to conduct weekly rehearsals and 6-7 annual concerts.2 Engaging accompanist, and vocal and instrumental soloists.3 Promoting concerts.4 Promoting choir activities.5 Procuring new music.Furtherance of Charitable Purposes1 Performing local charity concerts.2 Offering charity publicity.3 Advertising charity activities.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kempston Musical Society

Answers Kempston Musical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Kempston Musical 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 January 2007
Also known as: Kms
Where it says it operates: Central Bedfordshire · Bedford

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Kempston Musical Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kempston Musical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kempston Musical Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Kempston Musical Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kempston Musical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kempston Musical Society as a registered charity (number 1117582) 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 Kempston Musical Society's charity number?: Kempston Musical Society's charity number is 1117582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1117582?: Search 1117582 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 Kempston Musical Society do?: Public Education1 Engaging a professional musical director to conduct weekly rehearsals and 6-7 annual concerts.2 Engaging accompanist, and vocal and instrumental soloists.3 Promoting concerts.4 Promoting choir activities.5 Procuring new music.Furtherance of Charitable Purposes1 Performing local charity concerts.2 Offering charity publicity.3 Advertising charity activities.
Does Kempston Musical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kempston Musical 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 Kempston Musical Society?: Kempston Musical Society's website listed in our register data is http://kmschoir.co.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Kempston Musical Society?: The register records Kempston Musical 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.
When was Kempston Musical Society registered as a charity?: Kempston Musical Society was entered on the register on 15 January 2007.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.