Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments (number 1163847) 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 Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments do?
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments provides musical performances, lecture-recitals and workshops, information, a forum and other facilities in respect of unusual historical instruments, for as wide an audience as possible throughout the UK.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments
Answers The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 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 Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments 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 Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Ssai
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; 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 Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments yet?
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Is The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments as a registered charity (number 1163847) 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 Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments's charity number?
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments's charity number is 1163847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1163847?
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What does The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments do?
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments provides musical performances, lecture-recitals and workshops, information, a forum and other facilities in respect of unusual historical instruments, for as wide an audience as possible throughout the UK.
Does The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments. 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 Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments?
The register records The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments 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 Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments's trustees paid?
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments registered as a charity?
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments was entered on the register on 6 October 2015.