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The Amersham Festival Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Amersham Festival Society (number 286455) 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 The Amersham Festival Society do?
The objective of the society is to promote and educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts in the area. We also try to encourage young musicians to further their studies by offering bursaries to young students studying music.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Amersham Festival Society
Answers The Amersham Festival 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Amersham Festival 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
The Amersham Festival 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
Where it says it operates
Buckinghamshire · Hertfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.
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 The Amersham Festival Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Amersham Festival Society yet?
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Is The Amersham Festival Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Amersham Festival Society as a registered charity (number 286455) 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 The Amersham Festival Society's charity number?
The Amersham Festival Society's charity number is 286455. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 286455?
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What does The Amersham Festival Society do?
The objective of the society is to promote and educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts in the area. We also try to encourage young musicians to further their studies by offering bursaries to young students studying music.
Does The Amersham Festival Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Amersham Festival Society?
The Amersham Festival Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.amershamfestival.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 The Amersham Festival Society?
The register records The Amersham Festival 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 The Amersham Festival Society's trustees paid?
The Amersham Festival 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 The Amersham Festival Society registered as a charity?
The Amersham Festival Society was entered on the register on 5 April 1988.