--- title: "The Ratcliffe Chorale — charity 1118020 | CharityCompare" description: "The Ratcliffe Chorale (charity 1118020): income £9,145 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ratcliffe-chorale retrieved: 2026-10-10T12:48:15.853Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1118020 RC # The Ratcliffe Chorale Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Ratcliffe Chorale is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.ratcliffe-chorale.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1118020&subId=0) Work at The Ratcliffe Chorale? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-ratcliffe-chorale&type=claim&name=The%20Ratcliffe%20Chorale) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Ratcliffe Chorale? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £9,145 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £7,669 Registered charity number 1118020 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Kinoulton Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.ratcliffe-chorale.org.uk](http://www.ratcliffe-chorale.org.uk/) Quick answer The Ratcliffe Chorale (number 1118020) 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 Ratcliffe Chorale do? In order to achieve the objects of the charity, principally to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music [summarised], the choir rehearse a broad repertoire of choral music throughout the academic year culminating in performances given throughout the year at various venues in Leicester and Leicestershire. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ratcliffe Chorale Answers The Ratcliffe Chorale 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 Ratcliffe Chorale 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 19 February 2007 Where it says it operates Leicestershire · Nottinghamshire · Rutland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; 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 Ratcliffe Chorale registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ratcliffe Chorale yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Ratcliffe Chorale. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Ratcliffe Chorale? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-ratcliffe-chorale&type=claim&name=The%20Ratcliffe%20Chorale) [Visit charity website](http://www.ratcliffe-chorale.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ratcliffe Chorale a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Ratcliffe Chorale as a registered charity (number 1118020) 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 Ratcliffe Chorale's charity number? The Ratcliffe Chorale's charity number is 1118020. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118020? Search 1118020 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 Ratcliffe Chorale do? In order to achieve the objects of the charity, principally to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music [summarised], the choir rehearse a broad repertoire of choral music throughout the academic year culminating in performances given throughout the year at various venues in Leicester and Leicestershire. Does The Ratcliffe Chorale have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ratcliffe Chorale. 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 Ratcliffe Chorale? The Ratcliffe Chorale's website listed in our register data is http://www.ratcliffe-chorale.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 Ratcliffe Chorale? The register records The Ratcliffe Chorale 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 Ratcliffe Chorale registered as a charity? The Ratcliffe Chorale was entered on the register on 19 February 2007. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1118020&subId=0).