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title: "Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club — check charity number 1197605 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197605. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Waterlooville. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portsmouth-and-district-barbershop-harmony-club
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:10:47.997Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club is a registered charity (number 1197605) 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 £9,133 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club?

Registered charity number

1197605

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Waterlooville

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30)

£9,133

Website

[solentcitychorus.com](http://solentcitychorus.com/)

## What does Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club do?

Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club performs for the public as an unaccompanied (a Cappella) choir singing a wide range of songs in four-part harmony primarily in the Barbershop style. Through our performances we aim to broaden knowledge and experience of the genres of music we sing and, at the same time, providing entertainment to our audiences.

## What causes is Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club 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 Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197605) 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 Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club's charity number?

Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club's charity number is 1197605. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197605?

Search 1197605 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 Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club do?

Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club performs for the public as an unaccompanied (a Cappella) choir singing a wide range of songs in four-part harmony primarily in the Barbershop style. Through our performances we aim to broaden knowledge and experience of the genres of music we sing and, at the same time, providing entertainment to our audiences.

Does Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club. 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 Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club?

Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club's website is http://solentcitychorus.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/1197605).