Guitar Circus (number 1116396) 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 Guitar Circus do?
Guitar Circus is dedicated to promoting events and activities which support the educationand performance of the classical guitar in a variety of different settings with particular emphasis on children and young people. These activities range from one-day events to annual residential festivals which unite people of different ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Guitar Circus
Answers Guitar Circus 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 does not record Guitar Circus as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Guitar Circus's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; 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 Guitar Circus registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Guitar Circus yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Guitar Circus as a registered charity (number 1116396) 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 Guitar Circus's charity number?
Guitar Circus's charity number is 1116396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Guitar Circus do?
Guitar Circus is dedicated to promoting events and activities which support the educationand performance of the classical guitar in a variety of different settings with particular emphasis on children and young people. These activities range from one-day events to annual residential festivals which unite people of different ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Does Guitar Circus have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Guitar Circus. 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 Guitar Circus?
Guitar Circus's website listed in our register data is http://www.guitarcircus.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 Guitar Circus?
The register does not record Guitar Circus as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Guitar Circus's trustees paid?
Guitar Circus's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Guitar Circus previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Guitar Circus: The Arts Circus; The Arts Circus (Winchester).
When was Guitar Circus registered as a charity?
Guitar Circus was entered on the register on 16 October 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05842595).