--- title: "Lydian Youth Orchestra — check charity number 275266 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lydian Youth Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 275266. Education/training charity based in Tonbridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lydian-youth-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:17:59.129Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lydian Youth Orchestra is a registered charity (number 275266) 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 £6,613 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Lydian Youth Orchestra? Registered charity number 275266 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tonbridge Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £6,613 Website [www.lydian.org.uk](http://www.lydian.org.uk/) ## What does Lydian Youth Orchestra do? The Charity runs 2 orchestras for promising musicians in the West Kent/ Surrey border area. The Training orchestra is open to players of ages 8 - 13 and gives concerts during the Autumn Spring and Summer terms. The main orchestra is for players aged approximately 13 to 25 and gives concerts in April, July and December plus biennial foreign tours. All details on www.lydian.org.uk ## What causes is Lydian Youth Orchestra registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lydian Youth Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lydian Youth 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? 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=lydian-youth-orchestra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lydian.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lydian Youth Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Lydian Youth Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 275266) 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 Lydian Youth Orchestra's charity number? Lydian Youth Orchestra's charity number is 275266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 275266? Search 275266 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 Lydian Youth Orchestra do? The Charity runs 2 orchestras for promising musicians in the West Kent/ Surrey border area. The Training orchestra is open to players of ages 8 - 13 and gives concerts during the Autumn Spring and Summer terms. The main orchestra is for players aged approximately 13 to 25 and gives concerts in April, July and December plus biennial foreign tours. All details on www.lydian.org.uk Does Lydian Youth Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lydian Youth 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 Lydian Youth Orchestra? Lydian Youth Orchestra's website is http://www.lydian.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/275266).