--- title: "Hastings Sinfonia — check charity number 1212837 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hastings Sinfonia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212837. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Bexhill-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hastings-sinfonia retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:06.411Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hastings Sinfonia is a registered charity (number 1212837) 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. 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 Hastings Sinfonia? Registered charity number 1212837 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bexhill-on-Sea Website [www.hastingssinfonia.com](http://www.hastingssinfonia.com/) ## What does Hastings Sinfonia do? 1. Orchestra members play in weekly rehearsals and public concerts. Membership is open to all local musicians.2. We perform a number of concerts during the year; tickets are sold to the general public.3. We perform additional concerts in support of local charities.4. We visit local schools, allowing pupils to hear orchestral music performed and to talk to orchestra members. ## What causes is Hastings Sinfonia registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings Sinfonia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings Sinfonia 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=hastings-sinfonia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hastingssinfonia.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hastings Sinfonia a legitimate charity? Yes. Hastings Sinfonia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212837) 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 Hastings Sinfonia's charity number? Hastings Sinfonia's charity number is 1212837. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212837? Search 1212837 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 Hastings Sinfonia do? 1. Orchestra members play in weekly rehearsals and public concerts. Membership is open to all local musicians.2. We perform a number of concerts during the year; tickets are sold to the general public.3. We perform additional concerts in support of local charities.4. We visit local schools, allowing pupils to hear orchestral music performed and to talk to orchestra members. Does Hastings Sinfonia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings Sinfonia. 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 Hastings Sinfonia? Hastings Sinfonia's website is http://www.hastingssinfonia.com — 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/1212837).