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Registered charity · No. 273969Caversham

The Reading Symphony Orchestra

The Reading Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Caversham.

Quick answer

The Reading Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity (number 273969) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £45,189 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
273969
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Caversham
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£45,189

What the charity does

The Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Reading Symphony Orchestra is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Reading Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Reading Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity (number 273969) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Reading Symphony Orchestra do?
The Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies.
How can I donate to The Reading Symphony Orchestra?
The Reading Symphony Orchestra's website is http://www.rso.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.