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title: "Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society — check charity number 283148 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283148. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hainford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/norfolk-and-norwich-operatic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:52:34.325Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 283148) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £236,214 (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 Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society?

Registered charity number

283148

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Hainford

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£236,214

Website

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

## What does Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society do?

Produce one annual show and makes donation for worthy charity.

## What causes is Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Norfolk and Norwich Operatic 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)

## Is this your charity?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.nwos.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283148) 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 Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society's charity number?

Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society's charity number is 283148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 283148?

Search 283148 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 Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society do?

Produce one annual show and makes donation for worthy charity.

Does Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norfolk and Norwich Operatic 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 Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society?

Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society's website is http://www.nwos.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/283148).