--- title: "Hampshire Choral Festival — check charity number 295128 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hampshire Choral Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295128. Education/training charity based in Chandler's Ford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hampshire-choral-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:29:17.642Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hampshire Choral Festival is a registered charity (number 295128) 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 £22,787 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Hampshire Choral Festival? Registered charity number 295128 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chandler's Ford Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £22,787 Website [www.hcfonline.org.uk](http://www.hcfonline.org.uk/) ## What does Hampshire Choral Festival do? To foster the love of music in town, village & school by affording small choirs the means of raising their standards of singing and musical appreciation through competition or other form of adjudication and combined public performance. The latter is achieved by holding an annual festival with public performances of major choral works at Winchester Cathedral and Romsey Abbey. ## What causes is Hampshire Choral Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hampshire Choral Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hampshire Choral Festival 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=hampshire-choral-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hcfonline.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hampshire Choral Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Hampshire Choral Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295128) 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 Hampshire Choral Festival's charity number? Hampshire Choral Festival's charity number is 295128. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295128? Search 295128 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 Hampshire Choral Festival do? To foster the love of music in town, village & school by affording small choirs the means of raising their standards of singing and musical appreciation through competition or other form of adjudication and combined public performance. The latter is achieved by holding an annual festival with public performances of major choral works at Winchester Cathedral and Romsey Abbey. Does Hampshire Choral Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hampshire Choral Festival. 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 Hampshire Choral Festival? Hampshire Choral Festival's website is http://www.hcfonline.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/295128).