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.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 273969
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Caversham
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £45,189
- Website
- www.rso.org.uk
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
Why there's no Clarity Score yet
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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.