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title: "Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) — check charity number 1181417 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181417. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Stowe House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lichfield-operatic-society-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:55:28.222Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1181417) 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 £101,096 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1181417

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Stowe House

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£101,096

Website

[www.lichfieldoperatic.org.uk](http://www.lichfieldoperatic.org.uk/)

## What does Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) do?

To promote plays, drama, comedies, operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works of educative value

## What causes is Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) 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 Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181417) 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 Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO)'s charity number?

Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO)'s charity number is 1181417. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1181417?

Search 1181417 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 Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) do?

To promote plays, drama, comedies, operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works of educative value

Does Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO). 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 Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO)?

Lichfield Operatic Society (CIO)'s website is http://www.lichfieldoperatic.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/1181417).