--- title: "Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society — check charity number 1039367 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1039367. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Rayleigh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rayleigh-operatic-and-dramatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:24:19.432Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity (number 1039367) 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 £8,535 (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 Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society? Registered charity number 1039367 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Rayleigh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £8,535 Website [www.rods.org.uk](http://www.rods.org.uk/) ## What does Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society do? Theatrical performances, various fund-raising and charity activities ## What causes is Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rayleigh 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=rayleigh-operatic-and-dramatic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rods.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1039367) 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 Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number? Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society's charity number is 1039367. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1039367? Search 1039367 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 Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society do? Theatrical performances, various fund-raising and charity activities Does Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society? Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society's website is http://www.rods.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/1039367).