Is London Gypsy Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists London Gypsy Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1141265) 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 Gypsy Orchestra's charity number?

London Gypsy Orchestra's charity number is 1141265. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1141265?

Search 1141265 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 London Gypsy Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for London Gypsy 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 London Gypsy Orchestra?

London Gypsy Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.londongypsyorchestra.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 London Gypsy Orchestra registered as a charity?

London Gypsy Orchestra was entered on the register on 8 April 2011.

Registered charity · No. 1141265

London Gypsy Orchestra

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

London Gypsy Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.

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What are the key facts about London Gypsy Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,306
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,659
Registered charity number: 1141265
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.londongypsyorchestra.co.uk

Quick answer

London Gypsy Orchestra (number 1141265) 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 Gypsy Orchestra do?

The London Balkan Orkestar, formerly London Gypsy Orchestra, is an amateur music group. It is open to all with an interest in studying and performing Gypsy, Roma and folk music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. The LGO/ LBO also organises educational and participatory activities and events for the public. It aims to promote knowledge and appreciation of Balkan music and Roma culture.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for London Gypsy Orchestra

Answers London Gypsy Orchestra 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 does not record London Gypsy Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 April 2011
Also known as: Lgo; London Balkan Orkestar
Where it says it operates: Throughout London

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; 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 Gypsy Orchestra registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for London Gypsy Orchestra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score London Gypsy 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

What should you check before donating to London Gypsy Orchestra?

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Frequently asked questions

Is London Gypsy Orchestra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists London Gypsy Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1141265) 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 Gypsy Orchestra's charity number?: London Gypsy Orchestra's charity number is 1141265. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1141265?: Search 1141265 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 London Gypsy Orchestra do?: The London Balkan Orkestar, formerly London Gypsy Orchestra, is an amateur music group. It is open to all with an interest in studying and performing Gypsy, Roma and folk music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. The LGO/ LBO also organises educational and participatory activities and events for the public. It aims to promote knowledge and appreciation of Balkan music and Roma culture.
Does London Gypsy Orchestra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for London Gypsy 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 London Gypsy Orchestra?: London Gypsy Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.londongypsyorchestra.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 London Gypsy Orchestra?: The register does not record London Gypsy Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was London Gypsy Orchestra registered as a charity?: London Gypsy Orchestra was entered on the register on 8 April 2011.

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.