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title: "Oxford Operatic Society — check charity number 1187711 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oxford Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187711. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Drayton Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-operatic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:52:10.279Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oxford Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 1187711) 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 £137,269 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Oxford Operatic Society?

Registered charity number

1187711

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Drayton Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£137,269

Website

[oxfordoperatic.org.uk](https://oxfordoperatic.org.uk/)

## What does Oxford Operatic Society do?

The object of the CIO is to educate the public in the performing arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts

## What causes is Oxford Operatic Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Operatic Society yet?

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

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford Operatic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oxford Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187711) 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 Oxford Operatic Society's charity number?

Oxford Operatic Society's charity number is 1187711. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1187711?

Search 1187711 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 Oxford Operatic Society do?

The object of the CIO is to educate the public in the performing arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts

Does Oxford Operatic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford 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 Oxford Operatic Society?

Oxford Operatic Society's website is https://oxfordoperatic.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/1187711).