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The Sainsbury Singers is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Sainsbury Singers (number 1096987) 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 Sainsbury Singers do?
To educate and entertain members of the general public in the Reading and surrounding area through the rehearsal and presentation of two musical productions a year (spring and autumn) at theatres in or near Reading.Each production usually runs for five performances with a total potential audience of just over 2000 for the week.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Sainsbury Singers
Answers The Sainsbury Singers gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Sainsbury 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
The Sainsbury Singers's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Reading · Slough · Windsor and Maidenhead · Wokingham
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 Sainsbury Singers registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sainsbury Singers yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Sainsbury Singers.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Sainsbury Singers as a registered charity (number 1096987) 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 Sainsbury Singers's charity number?
The Sainsbury Singers's charity number is 1096987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1096987?
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What does The Sainsbury Singers do?
To educate and entertain members of the general public in the Reading and surrounding area through the rehearsal and presentation of two musical productions a year (spring and autumn) at theatres in or near Reading.Each production usually runs for five performances with a total potential audience of just over 2000 for the week.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sainsbury 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 Sainsbury Singers?
The Sainsbury Singers's website listed in our register data is http://www.sainsburysingers.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 Sainsbury Singers?
The register records The Sainsbury 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.
Are The Sainsbury Singers's trustees paid?
The Sainsbury Singers's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Sainsbury Singers registered as a charity?
The Sainsbury Singers was entered on the register on 11 April 2003.