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Yorkshire Late Starters Strings is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings (number 1088105) 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 Yorkshire Late Starters Strings do?
The objectives of the charity are to promote knowledge and appreciation of music, particularly the establishment and maintenance of a community string orchestra, which will provide an opportunity for structured group learning of instrumental performance by late (adult) starters and encourage participation by them in all aspects of music.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Yorkshire Late Starters Strings
Answers Yorkshire Late Starters Strings gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 Yorkshire Late Starters Strings 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
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Ylss
Where it says it operates
Leeds City
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 Yorkshire Late Starters Strings registered for?
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Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Yorkshire Late Starters Strings.
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Is Yorkshire Late Starters Strings a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Yorkshire Late Starters Strings as a registered charity (number 1088105) 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 Yorkshire Late Starters Strings's charity number?
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings's charity number is 1088105. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Yorkshire Late Starters Strings do?
The objectives of the charity are to promote knowledge and appreciation of music, particularly the establishment and maintenance of a community string orchestra, which will provide an opportunity for structured group learning of instrumental performance by late (adult) starters and encourage participation by them in all aspects of music.
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How can I donate to Yorkshire Late Starters Strings?
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings's website listed in our register data is http://www.ylss.org. 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 Yorkshire Late Starters Strings?
The register records Yorkshire Late Starters Strings 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 Yorkshire Late Starters Strings's trustees paid?
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Yorkshire Late Starters Strings registered as a charity?
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings was entered on the register on 17 August 2001.