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title: "Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society — check charity number 506840 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 506840. Education/training charity based in Golcar. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/slaithwaite-philharmonic-orchestral-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:08:21.468Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society is a registered charity (number 506840) 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 £43,203 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society?

Registered charity number

506840

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Golcar

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£43,203

Website

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

## What does Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society do?

The objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of orchestral music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society may determine. SPO rehearses once a week, for approx 44 weeks a year and currently performs four concerts per year in Huddersfield Town Hall, plus other concerts elsewhere.

## What causes is Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 506840) 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's charity number?

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's charity number is 506840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 506840?

Search 506840 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society do?

The objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of orchestral music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society may determine. SPO rehearses once a week, for approx 44 weeks a year and currently performs four concerts per year in Huddersfield Town Hall, plus other concerts elsewhere.

Does Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral 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 Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society?

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society's website is http://www.spo.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/506840).