Is The Guild Singers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Guild Singers as a registered charity (number 518877) 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 Guild Singers's charity number?

The Guild Singers's charity number is 518877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 518877?

Search 518877 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 The Guild Singers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Guild Singers. 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 The Guild Singers?

The Guild Singers's website listed in our register data is http://www.chorleyguildsingers.org.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 The Guild Singers registered as a charity?

The Guild Singers was entered on the register on 8 June 1987.

Registered charity · No. 518877

The Guild Singers

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Guild Singers 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 The Guild Singers?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £7,541
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £9,142
Registered charity number: 518877
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bamber Bridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.chorleyguildsingers.org.uk

Quick answer

The Guild Singers (number 518877) 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 Guild Singers do?

We are a chamber choir formed in 1980, based in Chorley, Lancashire. We are established performers of a wide repertoire of music ranging from the Renaissance classics of William Byrd and his contemporaries to the lighter styles of modern popular and folk song arrangements. The emphasis is on unaccompanied singing, but all styles are within the choir's capabilities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Guild Singers

Answers The Guild Singers 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 records The Guild Singers 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 June 1987
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Guild Singers registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Guild Singers yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Guild Singers. 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 The Guild Singers?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Guild Singers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Guild Singers as a registered charity (number 518877) 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 Guild Singers's charity number?: The Guild Singers's charity number is 518877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 518877?: Search 518877 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 Guild Singers do?: We are a chamber choir formed in 1980, based in Chorley, Lancashire. We are established performers of a wide repertoire of music ranging from the Renaissance classics of William Byrd and his contemporaries to the lighter styles of modern popular and folk song arrangements. The emphasis is on unaccompanied singing, but all styles are within the choir's capabilities.
Does The Guild Singers have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Guild Singers. 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 The Guild Singers?: The Guild Singers's website listed in our register data is http://www.chorleyguildsingers.org.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 Guild Singers?: The register records The Guild Singers 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.
When was The Guild Singers registered as a charity?: The Guild Singers was entered on the register on 8 June 1987.

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.