Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Wigan Music Society 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
Registered charity · No. 1050223
Wigan Music Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Wigan Music Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about Wigan Music Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £3,160
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £3,368
- Registered charity number
- 1050223
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Heol Las
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
- Website
- www.wiganmusic.org.uk
Quick answer
Wigan Music Society (number 1050223) 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 Wigan Music Society do?
The object of the Society shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of music in all its aspects by arranging recitals and performances by members and by invited artistes and musical organisations.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wigan Music Society
Answers Wigan Music Society 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Wigan
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: 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 Wigan Music Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan Music Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wigan Music Society. 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
What should you check before donating to Wigan Music Society?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wigan Music Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Wigan Music Society as a registered charity (number 1050223) 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 Wigan Music Society's charity number?
- Wigan Music Society's charity number is 1050223. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1050223?
- Search 1050223 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 Wigan Music Society do?
- The object of the Society shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of music in all its aspects by arranging recitals and performances by members and by invited artistes and musical organisations.
- Does Wigan Music Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan Music Society. 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 Wigan Music Society?
- Wigan Music Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wiganmusic.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 Wigan Music Society?
- The register records Wigan Music Society 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 Wigan Music Society registered as a charity?
- Wigan Music Society was entered on the register on 27 October 1995.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.