--- title: "Godalming Operatic Society — check charity number 802888 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Godalming Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802888. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Woodhouse Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/godalming-operatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:47:57.252Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Godalming Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 802888) 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 £77,414 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Godalming Operatic Society? Registered charity number 802888 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Woodhouse Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £77,414 Website [www.godalmingoperatic.org](http://www.godalmingoperatic.org/) ## What does Godalming Operatic Society do? Promoting public interest in and knowledge of the works of W S Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan and in the dramatic and operatic arts. ## What causes is Godalming Operatic Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Godalming Operatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Godalming Operatic Society 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=godalming-operatic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.godalmingoperatic.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Godalming Operatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Godalming Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802888) 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 Godalming Operatic Society's charity number? Godalming Operatic Society's charity number is 802888. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 802888? Search 802888 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 Godalming Operatic Society do? Promoting public interest in and knowledge of the works of W S Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan and in the dramatic and operatic arts. Does Godalming Operatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Godalming Operatic 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 Godalming Operatic Society? Godalming Operatic Society's website is http://www.godalmingoperatic.org/ — 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/802888).