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title: "Kingston Chamber Orchestra — check charity number 297541 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Kingston Chamber Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297541. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Surbiton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kingston-chamber-orchestra
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:29:58.508Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Kingston Chamber Orchestra is a registered charity (number 297541) 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. Its latest reported income was £12,923 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Kingston Chamber Orchestra?

Registered charity number

297541

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Surbiton

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£12,923

Website

[www.kcomusic.org](http://www.kcomusic.org/)

## What does Kingston Chamber Orchestra do?

Provides an opportunity for amateur musicians to perform at an advanced level alongside a professional conductor and orchestral leader. Provides an opportunity for local soloists to play with the orchestra. Provides local composers to have their music performed. Supports composition students at local university.

## What causes is Kingston Chamber Orchestra registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kingston Chamber Orchestra yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kingston Chamber 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)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston Chamber Orchestra a legitimate charity?

Yes. Kingston Chamber Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297541) 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 Kingston Chamber Orchestra's charity number?

Kingston Chamber Orchestra's charity number is 297541. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297541?

Search 297541 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 Kingston Chamber Orchestra do?

Provides an opportunity for amateur musicians to perform at an advanced level alongside a professional conductor and orchestral leader. Provides an opportunity for local soloists to play with the orchestra. Provides local composers to have their music performed. Supports composition students at local university.

Does Kingston Chamber Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kingston Chamber 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 Kingston Chamber Orchestra?

Kingston Chamber Orchestra's website is http://www.kcomusic.org — 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/297541).