Is Taunton Music Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Taunton Music Trust as a registered charity (number 1116620) 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 Taunton Music Trust's charity number?

Taunton Music Trust's charity number is 1116620. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1116620?

Search 1116620 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 Taunton Music Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taunton Music Trust. 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 Taunton Music Trust?

Taunton Music Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.orchestrawest.co.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.

When was Taunton Music Trust registered as a charity?

Taunton Music Trust was entered on the register on 2 November 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05771074).

Registered charity · No. 1116620Charitable company

Taunton Music Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Taunton Music Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Taunton Music Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,048
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,088
Registered charity number: 1116620
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Ash Priors
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.orchestrawest.co.uk

Quick answer

Taunton Music Trust (number 1116620) 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 Taunton Music Trust do?

The charity objects are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciationof the art and science of music in all its aspects.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Taunton Music Trust

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 November 2006
Company number: 05771074 (Companies House)
Also known as: Orchestrawest
Where it says it operates: Cornwall · Devon · Dorset · Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Taunton Music Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Taunton Music Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Taunton Music Trust. 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 Taunton Music Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Taunton Music Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Taunton Music Trust as a registered charity (number 1116620) 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 Taunton Music Trust's charity number?: Taunton Music Trust's charity number is 1116620. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1116620?: Search 1116620 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 Taunton Music Trust do?: The charity objects are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciationof the art and science of music in all its aspects.
Does Taunton Music Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taunton Music Trust. 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 Taunton Music Trust?: Taunton Music Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.orchestrawest.co.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 Taunton Music Trust?: The register does not record Taunton Music Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Taunton Music Trust registered as a charity?: Taunton Music Trust was entered on the register on 2 November 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05771074).

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.