--- title: "Halifax and District Organists' Association — check charity number 518606 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Halifax and District Organists' Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518606. Education/training charity based in Sowerby New Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/halifax-and-district-organists-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:33:52.521Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Halifax and District Organists' Association is a registered charity (number 518606) 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 £692 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Halifax and District Organists' Association? Registered charity number 518606 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sowerby New Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £692 Website [www.hdoa.org.uk](http://www.hdoa.org.uk/) ## What does Halifax and District Organists' Association do? We aim to promote the enjoyment of organs and organ music at all levels through workshops, master classes, forums, talks, visits and recitals at various venues in Calderdale. Help and advice is given on organ matters. Events are advertised locally and on our website. We cater for young and old. Non-members of any musical ability or none are welcome at our monthly events which are open to all. ## What causes is Halifax and District Organists' Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Halifax and District Organists' Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Halifax and District Organists' Association 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=halifax-and-district-organists-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hdoa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Halifax and District Organists' Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Halifax and District Organists' Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518606) 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 Halifax and District Organists' Association's charity number? Halifax and District Organists' Association's charity number is 518606. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518606? Search 518606 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 Halifax and District Organists' Association do? We aim to promote the enjoyment of organs and organ music at all levels through workshops, master classes, forums, talks, visits and recitals at various venues in Calderdale. Help and advice is given on organ matters. Events are advertised locally and on our website. We cater for young and old. Non-members of any musical ability or none are welcome at our monthly events which are open to all. Does Halifax and District Organists' Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Halifax and District Organists' Association. 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 Halifax and District Organists' Association? Halifax and District Organists' Association's website is http://www.hdoa.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/518606).