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Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society (number 506840) 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society do?
The objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of orchestral music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society may determine. SPO rehearses once a week, for approx 44 weeks a year and currently performs four concerts per year in Huddersfield Town Hall, plus other concerts elsewhere.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society
Answers Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Does Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Slaithwaite Philharmonic 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
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra; Spo
Where it says it operates
Kirklees
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society yet?
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Is Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society as a registered charity (number 506840) 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's charity number?
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's charity number is 506840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 506840?
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What does Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society do?
The objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of orchestral music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society may determine. SPO rehearses once a week, for approx 44 weeks a year and currently performs four concerts per year in Huddersfield Town Hall, plus other concerts elsewhere.
Does Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society. 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society?
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.spo.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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society?
The register records Slaithwaite Philharmonic 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's trustees paid?
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society registered as a charity?
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society was entered on the register on 11 October 1977.