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London Gay Symphonic Winds is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.
London Gay Symphonic Winds (number 1160679) 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 London Gay Symphonic Winds do?
The LGSW welcome everyone regardless of their sexuality. We are a wind and percussion ensemble run by our members. We provide public concerts that entertain the audience while also developing the skills and talents of our members with repertoire chosen by the membership.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for London Gay Symphonic Winds
Answers London Gay Symphonic Winds 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”.
How much are London Gay Symphonic Winds's highest-paid staff paid?
London Gay Symphonic Winds's annual return for the year ending 31 December 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 London Gay Symphonic Winds 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
London Gay Symphonic Winds's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Lgsw
Where it says it operates
Throughout London
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; 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 London Gay Symphonic Winds registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
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Is London Gay Symphonic Winds a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists London Gay Symphonic Winds as a registered charity (number 1160679) 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 London Gay Symphonic Winds's charity number?
London Gay Symphonic Winds's charity number is 1160679. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does London Gay Symphonic Winds do?
The LGSW welcome everyone regardless of their sexuality. We are a wind and percussion ensemble run by our members. We provide public concerts that entertain the audience while also developing the skills and talents of our members with repertoire chosen by the membership.
Does London Gay Symphonic Winds have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to London Gay Symphonic Winds?
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How much is London Gay Symphonic Winds's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. London Gay Symphonic Winds's annual return for the year ending 31 December 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 London Gay Symphonic Winds?
The register records London Gay Symphonic Winds 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 London Gay Symphonic Winds's trustees paid?
London Gay Symphonic Winds's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was London Gay Symphonic Winds registered as a charity?
London Gay Symphonic Winds was entered on the register on 26 February 2015.