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title: "Lincoln Symphony Orchestra — charity 501664 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. 501664

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# Lincoln Symphony Orchestra

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://www.lincolnsymphony.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=501664&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Lincoln Symphony Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31

£21,413

Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31

£21,096

Registered charity number

501664

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Heighington

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.lincolnsymphony.co.uk](http://www.lincolnsymphony.co.uk/)

Quick answer

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra (number 501664) 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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra do?

Presentation of concerts and other musical activities

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lincoln Symphony Orchestra

Answers Lincoln Symphony Orchestra 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”.

### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Lincoln Symphony Orchestra 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 July 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

16 June 1972

Where it says it operates

Lincolnshire

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities.

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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lincoln Symphony Orchestra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lincoln Symphony Orchestra.
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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## What should you check before donating to Lincoln Symphony Orchestra?

- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Lincoln Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lincoln Symphony Orchestra as a registered charity (number 501664) 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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra's charity number?

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 501664. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 501664?

Search 501664 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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra do?

Presentation of concerts and other musical activities

Does Lincoln Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lincoln Symphony Orchestra. 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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra?

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.lincolnsymphony.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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra?

The register records Lincoln Symphony Orchestra 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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra's trustees paid?

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 July 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 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra was entered on the register on 16 June 1972.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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=501664&subId=0).