--- title: "Reading Operatic Society — check charity number 297402 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297402. Education/training charity based in Bracknell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-operatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:24:15.767Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 297402) 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. Its latest reported income was £48,556 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Reading Operatic Society? Registered charity number 297402 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bracknell Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £48,556 Website [www.readingops.co.uk](http://www.readingops.co.uk/) ## What does Reading Operatic Society do? A local amateur operatic society performing stage musicals/operetta, and concerts in aid of local charities. ## What causes is Reading Operatic Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Operatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading 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? 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=reading-operatic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingops.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Operatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297402) 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 Reading Operatic Society's charity number? Reading Operatic Society's charity number is 297402. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297402? Search 297402 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 Reading Operatic Society do? A local amateur operatic society performing stage musicals/operetta, and concerts in aid of local charities. Does Reading Operatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading 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 Reading Operatic Society? Reading Operatic Society's website is http://www.readingops.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/297402).