--- title: "Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society — check charity number 286815 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286815. Education/training charity based in Crowland Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/peterborough-operatic-and-dramatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:56:40.601Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity (number 286815) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £28,657 (year ending 2025-05-20). 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 Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society? Registered charity number 286815 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Crowland Road Latest income (year ending 2025-05-20) £28,657 Website [www.peterborough-operatic.com](http://www.peterborough-operatic.com/) ## What does Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society do? The society's objectives are to educate the public in dramatic & operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further charitableinstitutions and charitable purposes as the trustees shall decide from time to time and in accordance with their charitable status. ## What causes is Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic 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? 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=peterborough-operatic-and-dramatic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.peterborough-operatic.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286815) 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 Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number? Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number is 286815. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286815? Search 286815 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 Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society do? The society's objectives are to educate the public in dramatic & operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further charitableinstitutions and charitable purposes as the trustees shall decide from time to time and in accordance with their charitable status. Does Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic 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 Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society? Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society's website is http://www.peterborough-operatic.com — 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/286815).