Saffron Walden Orchestral Society (number 1028429) 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 Saffron Walden Orchestral Society do?
The presentation of public concerts so as to provide, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Saffron Walden Orchestral Society
Answers Saffron Walden Orchestral Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, 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 Saffron Walden Orchestral Society 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
Saffron Walden Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Uttlesford Orchestra; The Uttlesforde Orchestra
Where it says it operates
Cambridgeshire · Essex · Hertfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; 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 Saffron Walden Orchestral Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Saffron Walden Orchestral Society yet?
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Is Saffron Walden Orchestral Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Saffron Walden Orchestral Society as a registered charity (number 1028429) 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 Saffron Walden Orchestral Society's charity number?
Saffron Walden Orchestral Society's charity number is 1028429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1028429?
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What does Saffron Walden Orchestral Society do?
The presentation of public concerts so as to provide, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects.
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How can I donate to Saffron Walden Orchestral Society?
Saffron Walden Orchestral Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.saffronsymphony.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 Saffron Walden Orchestral Society?
The register records Saffron Walden Orchestral Society 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.
Are Saffron Walden Orchestral Society's trustees paid?
Saffron Walden Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Saffron Walden Orchestral Society previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Saffron Walden Orchestral Society: The Uttlesford Orchestra; The Uttlesforde Orchestra.
When was Saffron Walden Orchestral Society registered as a charity?
Saffron Walden Orchestral Society was entered on the register on 15 November 1993.