--- title: "Maidstone Wind Symphony — check charity number 1156003 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maidstone Wind Symphony a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156003. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maidstone-wind-symphony retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:04:24.150Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maidstone Wind Symphony is a registered charity (number 1156003) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £24,884 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Maidstone Wind Symphony? Registered charity number 1156003 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £24,884 Website [www.MaidstoneWindSymphony.org](http://www.maidstonewindsymphony.org/) ## What does Maidstone Wind Symphony do? To advance, improve, develop and maintain public appreciation of and education in the art and science of music. ## What causes is Maidstone Wind Symphony registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maidstone Wind Symphony yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maidstone Wind Symphony 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=maidstone-wind-symphony&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.maidstonewindsymphony.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maidstone Wind Symphony a legitimate charity? Yes. Maidstone Wind Symphony is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156003) 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 Maidstone Wind Symphony's charity number? Maidstone Wind Symphony's charity number is 1156003. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156003? Search 1156003 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 Maidstone Wind Symphony do? To advance, improve, develop and maintain public appreciation of and education in the art and science of music. Does Maidstone Wind Symphony have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maidstone Wind Symphony. 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 Maidstone Wind Symphony? Maidstone Wind Symphony's website is http://www.MaidstoneWindSymphony.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/1156003).