Is Surrey Community Music Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Surrey Community Music Society as a registered charity (number 1129321) 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 Surrey Community Music Society's charity number?

Surrey Community Music Society's charity number is 1129321. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1129321?

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Does Surrey Community Music Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Surrey Community Music 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 Surrey Community Music Society?

Surrey Community Music Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.surreymusic.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.

What was Surrey Community Music Society previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Surrey Community Music Society: Elmbridge Community Music Society; The Elmbridge Choir.

When was Surrey Community Music Society registered as a charity?

Surrey Community Music Society was entered on the register on 27 April 2009.

Registered charity · No. 1129321

Surrey Community Music Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Surrey Community Music Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Surrey Community Music Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1129321
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Peacehaven
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.surreymusic.org

Quick answer

Surrey Community Music Society (number 1129321) 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 Surrey Community Music Society do?

AS A COMMUNITY MUSIC ORGANISATION, WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR RECOGNITION OF THE VALUE OF MUSIC AND WE WANT TO MAKE A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY GIVING ADVICE, ASSISTANCE, MENTORING, SUPPORT AND GRANTS, TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS OF PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS WHO WANT TO SHARE IN THE VISION TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN, THEIR NEIGHBOURHOOD'S OR OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH MUSIC.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Surrey Community Music Society

Answers Surrey Community Music Society 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 Surrey Community Music Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 April 2009
Also known as: Elmbridge Music; Surrey Music
Previous names on the register: Elmbridge Community Music Society; The Elmbridge Choir
Where it says it operates: Kingston Upon Thames · Surrey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 Surrey Community Music Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Surrey Community Music Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Surrey Community Music Society. 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 Surrey Community Music Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Surrey Community Music Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Surrey Community Music Society as a registered charity (number 1129321) 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 Surrey Community Music Society's charity number?: Surrey Community Music Society's charity number is 1129321. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1129321?: Search 1129321 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 Surrey Community Music Society do?: AS A COMMUNITY MUSIC ORGANISATION, WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR RECOGNITION OF THE VALUE OF MUSIC AND WE WANT TO MAKE A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY GIVING ADVICE, ASSISTANCE, MENTORING, SUPPORT AND GRANTS, TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS OF PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS WHO WANT TO SHARE IN THE VISION TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN, THEIR NEIGHBOURHOOD'S OR OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH MUSIC.
Does Surrey Community Music Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Surrey Community Music 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 Surrey Community Music Society?: Surrey Community Music Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.surreymusic.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 Surrey Community Music Society?: The register does not record Surrey Community Music Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Surrey Community Music Society previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Surrey Community Music Society: Elmbridge Community Music Society; The Elmbridge Choir.
When was Surrey Community Music Society registered as a charity?: Surrey Community Music Society was entered on the register on 27 April 2009.

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.