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title: "Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) — check charity number 1197475 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197475. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Aldershot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/farnham-sinfonia-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:51:57.537Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1197475) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £12,228 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Farnham Sinfonia (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1197475

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Aldershot

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£12,228

Website

[farnhamsinfonia.org.uk](http://farnhamsinfonia.org.uk/)

## What does Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) do?

A Surrey-based professional orchestra creating music for the community with concerts and outreach programmes. We work to nurture the next generation of young musical talent and to inspire and entertain everyone, regardless of personal circumstance or disability.

## What causes is Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197475) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Farnham Sinfonia (CIO)'s charity number?

Farnham Sinfonia (CIO)'s charity number is 1197475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197475?

Search 1197475 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 Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) do?

A Surrey-based professional orchestra creating music for the community with concerts and outreach programmes. We work to nurture the next generation of young musical talent and to inspire and entertain everyone, regardless of personal circumstance or disability.

Does Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Farnham Sinfonia (CIO). 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 Farnham Sinfonia (CIO)?

Farnham Sinfonia (CIO)'s website is http://farnhamsinfonia.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197475).