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title: "Holborn Community Orchestra — check charity number 1181766 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Holborn Community Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181766. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/holborn-community-orchestra
retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:09:13.219Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Holborn Community Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1181766) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £9,703 (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 Holborn Community Orchestra?

Registered charity number

1181766

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£9,703

Website

[www.hcorchestra.co.uk](http://www.hcorchestra.co.uk/)

## What does Holborn Community Orchestra do?

The charity allows for the reunion of amateur musicians of varying levels of playing abilities and standards to rehearseorchestral music together in central London for a very affordable membership (or in some cases for free). We aim to make music accessible for musicians and audiences as we believe it generally improves the quality of life.

## What causes is Holborn Community Orchestra registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Holborn Community Orchestra yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Holborn Community Orchestra 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Holborn Community Orchestra a legitimate charity?

Yes. Holborn Community Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181766) 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 Holborn Community Orchestra's charity number?

Holborn Community Orchestra's charity number is 1181766. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1181766?

Search 1181766 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 Holborn Community Orchestra do?

The charity allows for the reunion of amateur musicians of varying levels of playing abilities and standards to rehearseorchestral music together in central London for a very affordable membership (or in some cases for free). We aim to make music accessible for musicians and audiences as we believe it generally improves the quality of life.

Does Holborn Community Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holborn Community Orchestra. 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 Holborn Community Orchestra?

Holborn Community Orchestra's website is http://www.hcorchestra.co.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/1181766).