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Registered charity · No. 503478

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# Northern Praeclassica

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Northern Praeclassica is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Northern Praeclassica?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£8,026

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£5,840

Registered charity number

503478

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Gosforth

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.northernpraeclassica.org](http://www.northernpraeclassica.org/)

Quick answer

Northern Praeclassica (number 503478) 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 Northern Praeclassica do?

Putting on choral concerts to entertain members of the public, sometimes raising income to fund the expenses of other concerts but also to support other charities.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Northern Praeclassica

Answers Northern Praeclassica 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 records Northern Praeclassica 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)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

5 August 1974

Previous names on the register

The Northern Praeclassica

Where it says it operates

Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Durham · Northumberland

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources.

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 Northern Praeclassica registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Praeclassica yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Northern Praeclassica.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Northern Praeclassica?

- 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 Northern Praeclassica a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Northern Praeclassica as a registered charity (number 503478) 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 Northern Praeclassica's charity number?

Northern Praeclassica's charity number is 503478. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 503478?

Search 503478 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 Northern Praeclassica do?

Putting on choral concerts to entertain members of the public, sometimes raising income to fund the expenses of other concerts but also to support other charities.

Does Northern Praeclassica have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Praeclassica. 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 Northern Praeclassica?

Northern Praeclassica's website listed in our register data is http://www.northernpraeclassica.org. 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 Northern Praeclassica?

The register records Northern Praeclassica 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.

What was Northern Praeclassica previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Northern Praeclassica: The Northern Praeclassica.

When was Northern Praeclassica registered as a charity?

Northern Praeclassica was entered on the register on 5 August 1974.

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=503478&subId=0).