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Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society (number 283674) 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 Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society do?
The charity runs an orchestra for advanced amateur players which rehearses and performs in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Three concerts are put on each year which are open to the public.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society
Answers Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's highest-paid staff paid?
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral 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
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra - K P O
Where it says it operates
Kensington and Chelsea
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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 Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society as a registered charity (number 283674) 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 Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's charity number?
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's charity number is 283674. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 283674?
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What does Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society do?
The charity runs an orchestra for advanced amateur players which rehearses and performs in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Three concerts are put on each year which are open to the public.
Does Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society?
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.kpo.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.
How much is Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society?
The register records Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral 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 Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's trustees paid?
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society registered as a charity?
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society was entered on the register on 20 November 1981.