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title: "Hook Choral Society — check charity number 800686 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hook Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 800686. Education/training charity based in Reading Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hook-choral-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:07.567Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hook Choral Society is a registered charity (number 800686) 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 £14,045 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Hook Choral Society?

Registered charity number

800686

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Reading Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£14,045

Website

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

## What does Hook Choral Society do?

Open rehearsals of choral music for all ages and abilities, culminating in public performances; together with encouragement of appreciating variety of music for wide spectrum of singers and audiences in area; including work with youth, elderly and unwell and assistance with Singing for the Brain charity.

## What causes is Hook Choral Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hook Choral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hook Choral Society 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 Hook Choral Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hook Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 800686) 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 Hook Choral Society's charity number?

Hook Choral Society's charity number is 800686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 800686?

Search 800686 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 Hook Choral Society do?

Open rehearsals of choral music for all ages and abilities, culminating in public performances; together with encouragement of appreciating variety of music for wide spectrum of singers and audiences in area; including work with youth, elderly and unwell and assistance with Singing for the Brain charity.

Does Hook Choral Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hook Choral Society. 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 Hook Choral Society?

Hook Choral Society's website is http://www.hookchoralsociety.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/800686).