Is Meridian Winds a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Meridian Winds as a registered charity (number 1115800) 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 Meridian Winds's charity number?

Meridian Winds's charity number is 1115800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1115800?

Search 1115800 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 Meridian Winds have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Meridian Winds. 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 Meridian Winds?

Meridian Winds's website listed in our register data is http://www.meridianwinds.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.

When was Meridian Winds registered as a charity?

Meridian Winds was entered on the register on 15 August 2006.

Registered charity · No. 1115800

Meridian Winds

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Meridian Winds is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Meridian Winds?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £5,170
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £5,825
Registered charity number: 1115800
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Eastleigh
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.meridianwinds.org.uk

Quick answer

Meridian Winds (number 1115800) 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 Meridian Winds do?

As well as their concert work, Meridian Winds is always delighted to play for local community based festivals and welcomes enquiries from organisers. We also work closely with local schools and colleges, encouraging young musicians to enjoy their music making and broadening their knowledge of this very accessible medium through workshops and concerts.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Meridian Winds

Answers Meridian Winds 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 Meridian Winds as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 August 2006
Where it says it operates: Dorset · Hampshire · West Sussex · Wiltshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; 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 Meridian Winds registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Meridian Winds yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Meridian Winds. 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 Meridian Winds?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Meridian Winds a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Meridian Winds as a registered charity (number 1115800) 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 Meridian Winds's charity number?: Meridian Winds's charity number is 1115800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1115800?: Search 1115800 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 Meridian Winds do?: As well as their concert work, Meridian Winds is always delighted to play for local community based festivals and welcomes enquiries from organisers. We also work closely with local schools and colleges, encouraging young musicians to enjoy their music making and broadening their knowledge of this very accessible medium through workshops and concerts.
Does Meridian Winds have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Meridian Winds. 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 Meridian Winds?: Meridian Winds's website listed in our register data is http://www.meridianwinds.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Meridian Winds?: The register does not record Meridian Winds as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Meridian Winds registered as a charity?: Meridian Winds was entered on the register on 15 August 2006.

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.