--- title: "Sherborne Festival Chorus — check charity number 1131771 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sherborne Festival Chorus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1131771. Education/training charity based in Sherborne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sherborne-festival-chorus retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:02:10.323Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sherborne Festival Chorus is a registered charity (number 1131771) 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 £17,498 (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 Sherborne Festival Chorus? Registered charity number 1131771 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sherborne Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,498 Website [www.sherbornefestivalchorus.org.uk](http://www.sherbornefestivalchorus.org.uk/) ## What does Sherborne Festival Chorus do? We are a non-auditioning choir of around 140 adults from Sherborne and the surrounding area. We give one major annual performance in Sherborne Abbey as part of Sherborne Abbey Festival and also hold open workshops during the year. ## What causes is Sherborne Festival Chorus registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sherborne Festival Chorus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sherborne Festival 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) ## 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=sherborne-festival-chorus&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sherbornefestivalchorus.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sherborne Festival Chorus a legitimate charity? Yes. Sherborne Festival Chorus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1131771) 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 Sherborne Festival Chorus's charity number? Sherborne Festival Chorus's charity number is 1131771. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1131771? Search 1131771 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 Sherborne Festival Chorus do? We are a non-auditioning choir of around 140 adults from Sherborne and the surrounding area. We give one major annual performance in Sherborne Abbey as part of Sherborne Abbey Festival and also hold open workshops during the year. Does Sherborne Festival Chorus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sherborne Festival 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 Sherborne Festival Chorus? Sherborne Festival Chorus's website is http://www.sherbornefestivalchorus.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/1131771).