Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra (number 293178) 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 Farnborough Symphony Orchestra do?
Founded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Farnborough Symphony Orchestra
Answers Farnborough Symphony Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 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 Farnborough Symphony Orchestra 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
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
D R a Farnborough Symphony Orchestra; R a E Symphony Orchestra
Where it says it operates
Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Reading · Slough · Windsor and Maidenhead · Wokingham · Hampshire · Surrey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; 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 Farnborough Symphony Orchestra registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Farnborough Symphony Orchestra yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Farnborough Symphony Orchestra.
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Is Farnborough Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Farnborough Symphony Orchestra as a registered charity (number 293178) 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 Farnborough Symphony Orchestra's charity number?
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 293178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 293178?
Search 293178 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 Farnborough Symphony Orchestra do?
Founded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.
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How can I donate to Farnborough Symphony Orchestra?
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.farnboroughsymphony.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 Farnborough Symphony Orchestra?
The register records Farnborough Symphony Orchestra 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 Farnborough Symphony Orchestra's trustees paid?
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Farnborough Symphony Orchestra previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Farnborough Symphony Orchestra: D R a Farnborough Symphony Orchestra; R a E Symphony Orchestra.
When was Farnborough Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra was entered on the register on 12 December 1985.