Is Preston Orpheus Choir a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Preston Orpheus Choir as a registered charity (number 512041) 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 Preston Orpheus Choir's charity number?

Preston Orpheus Choir's charity number is 512041. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 512041?

Search 512041 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 Preston Orpheus Choir have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston Orpheus Choir. 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 Preston Orpheus Choir?

Preston Orpheus Choir's website listed in our register data is http://www.prestonorpheuschoir.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.

When was Preston Orpheus Choir registered as a charity?

Preston Orpheus Choir was entered on the register on 13 November 1981.

Registered charity · No. 512041

Preston Orpheus Choir

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Preston Orpheus Choir is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Preston Orpheus Choir?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £7,311
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £6,306
Registered charity number: 512041
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cottam
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.prestonorpheuschoir.org

Quick answer

Preston Orpheus Choir (number 512041) 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 Preston Orpheus Choir do?

The Choir's mission is to practice and perform choral and orchestral works of educational and artistic merit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Preston Orpheus Choir

Answers Preston Orpheus Choir 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 Preston Orpheus Choir 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 November 1981
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Preston Orpheus Choir registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Preston Orpheus Choir yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Preston Orpheus Choir. 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 Preston Orpheus Choir?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Preston Orpheus Choir a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Preston Orpheus Choir as a registered charity (number 512041) 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 Preston Orpheus Choir's charity number?: Preston Orpheus Choir's charity number is 512041. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 512041?: Search 512041 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 Preston Orpheus Choir do?: The Choir's mission is to practice and perform choral and orchestral works of educational and artistic merit.
Does Preston Orpheus Choir have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston Orpheus Choir. 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 Preston Orpheus Choir?: Preston Orpheus Choir's website listed in our register data is http://www.prestonorpheuschoir.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 Preston Orpheus Choir?: The register records Preston Orpheus Choir 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.
When was Preston Orpheus Choir registered as a charity?: Preston Orpheus Choir was entered on the register on 13 November 1981.

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.