--- title: "Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra — check charity number 1017213 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1017213. Education/training charity based in Swale Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-tees-valley-youth-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:19:39.731Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1017213) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £5,428 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra? Registered charity number 1017213 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Swale Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £5,428 ## What does Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra do? The Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra advance the education of the public by supporting and assisting the activities of the Tees Valley Youth Orchestra, a youth orchestra forming part of the Tees Valley Music Service. ## What causes is Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-tees-valley-youth-orchestra&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1017213) 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 Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra's charity number? Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra's charity number is 1017213. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1017213? Search 1017213 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 Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra do? The Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra advance the education of the public by supporting and assisting the activities of the Tees Valley Youth Orchestra, a youth orchestra forming part of the Tees Valley Music Service. Does Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra. 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 Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra? Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1017213).