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title: "Sheffield Oratorio Chorus — check charity number 500578 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sheffield Oratorio Chorus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 500578. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sheffield-oratorio-chorus
retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:51:36.851Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sheffield Oratorio Chorus is a registered charity (number 500578) 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 £40,514 (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 Sheffield Oratorio Chorus?

Registered charity number

500578

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Sheffield

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£40,514

Website

[www.sheffieldoratorio.org.uk](http://www.sheffieldoratorio.org.uk/)

## What does Sheffield Oratorio Chorus do?

We perform up to four major choral concerts a year, in Sheffield Cathedral and other venues. Member of Making Music. Currently around 85 singing members. We hold voice training workshops to improve the quality of our singing, and are exploring new ways to extend the range of our membership and reach new audiences.

## What causes is Sheffield Oratorio Chorus registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheffield Oratorio Chorus yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheffield Oratorio Chorus 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 Sheffield Oratorio Chorus a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sheffield Oratorio Chorus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 500578) 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 Sheffield Oratorio Chorus's charity number?

Sheffield Oratorio Chorus's charity number is 500578. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 500578?

Search 500578 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 Sheffield Oratorio Chorus do?

We perform up to four major choral concerts a year, in Sheffield Cathedral and other venues. Member of Making Music. Currently around 85 singing members. We hold voice training workshops to improve the quality of our singing, and are exploring new ways to extend the range of our membership and reach new audiences.

Does Sheffield Oratorio Chorus have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheffield Oratorio Chorus. 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 Sheffield Oratorio Chorus?

Sheffield Oratorio Chorus's website is http://www.sheffieldoratorio.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/500578).