Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra (number 700863) 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 City of York Guildhall Orchestra do?
Classical music Orchestra, mainly amateur, providing concerts for the public and experience for enthusiastic players of any age. Engaging with local schools and children's musical organisations so as to bring music both to a wider audience and to children in particular.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The City of York Guildhall Orchestra
Answers The City of York Guildhall Orchestra 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”.
Does The City of York Guildhall Orchestra receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for The City of York Guildhall Orchestra. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The City of York Guildhall Orchestra 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 City of York Guildhall Orchestra'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
Also known as
York Guildhall Orchestra
Previous names on the register
Guildhall Orchestra
Where it says it operates
North Yorkshire · North Lincolnshire · East Riding of Yorkshire · City of York
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 City of York Guildhall Orchestra registered for?
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Is The City of York Guildhall Orchestra a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The City of York Guildhall Orchestra as a registered charity (number 700863) 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 City of York Guildhall Orchestra's charity number?
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra's charity number is 700863. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 700863?
Search 700863 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 The City of York Guildhall Orchestra do?
Classical music Orchestra, mainly amateur, providing concerts for the public and experience for enthusiastic players of any age. Engaging with local schools and children's musical organisations so as to bring music both to a wider audience and to children in particular.
Does The City of York Guildhall Orchestra have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The City of York Guildhall Orchestra?
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.yorkguildhallorchestra.com. 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 City of York Guildhall Orchestra?
The register records The City of York Guildhall Orchestra 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 City of York Guildhall Orchestra's trustees paid?
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The City of York Guildhall Orchestra previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The City of York Guildhall Orchestra: Guildhall Orchestra.
When was The City of York Guildhall Orchestra registered as a charity?
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra was entered on the register on 22 November 1988.