The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (number 278388) 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 Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society do?
The object of the society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and role in the said arts. To do so, the society promotes plays, comedies, operas, operettas, concerts and other dramatic & operatic works of educational value. Recent productions include "Follies" and "Half A Sixpence" ~ 2013 is our 110th Anniversary Year.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Answers The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic 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 The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic 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 Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bseaods
Where it says it operates
Suffolk
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 The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society yet?
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Is The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society as a registered charity (number 278388) 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 Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number?
The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number is 278388. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278388?
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What does The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society do?
The object of the society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and role in the said arts. To do so, the society promotes plays, comedies, operas, operettas, concerts and other dramatic & operatic works of educational value. Recent productions include "Follies" and "Half A Sixpence" ~ 2013 is our 110th Anniversary Year.
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How can I donate to The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society?
The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.burystedmundsoperatic.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 The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society?
The register records The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic 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 Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's trustees paid?
The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic 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 The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society registered as a charity?
The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society was entered on the register on 22 August 1979.