Is Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association as a registered charity (number 516899) 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association's charity number?

Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association's charity number is 516899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 516899?

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Does Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association?

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Registered charity · No. 516899

Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,262
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,868
Registered charity number: 516899
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Rochdale
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.iao.org.uk/ortoa

Quick answer

Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association (number 516899) 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association do?

To advance the education of the public in the study of the art of music, with special reference to liturgical and organ music.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association

Answers Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 October 1985
Also known as: O R T O a
Where it says it operates: Oldham · Rochdale · Tameside · Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association. 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association as a registered charity (number 516899) 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association's charity number?: Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association's charity number is 516899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 516899?: Search 516899 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association do?: To advance the education of the public in the study of the art of music, with special reference to liturgical and organ music.
Does Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association. 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association?: Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.iao.org.uk/ortoa/. 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 Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association?: The register does not record Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association registered as a charity?: Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists Association was entered on the register on 17 October 1985.

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.