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South Wessex Organ Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
South Wessex Organ Society (number 1173820) 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 South Wessex Organ Society do?
For the Public Benefit to promote the education and training of organists in the South West of England, to promote the appreciation of the organ and its part in the musical repertoire to organists,those considering taking up the organ and to audiences, both by providing educational events and courses and by offering assistance and encouragement for liturgically or for secular entertainment
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South Wessex Organ Society
Answers South Wessex Organ Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 South Wessex Organ 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
South Wessex Organ Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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Is South Wessex Organ Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists South Wessex Organ Society as a registered charity (number 1173820) 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 South Wessex Organ Society's charity number?
South Wessex Organ Society's charity number is 1173820. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does South Wessex Organ Society do?
For the Public Benefit to promote the education and training of organists in the South West of England, to promote the appreciation of the organ and its part in the musical repertoire to organists,those considering taking up the organ and to audiences, both by providing educational events and courses and by offering assistance and encouragement for liturgically or for secular entertainment
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How can I donate to South Wessex Organ Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to South Wessex Organ Society?
The register records South Wessex Organ 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 South Wessex Organ Society's trustees paid?
South Wessex Organ Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was South Wessex Organ Society registered as a charity?
South Wessex Organ Society was entered on the register on 13 July 2017.