--- title: "South Wessex Organ Society — check charity number 1173820 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South Wessex Organ Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173820. Education/training charity based in Lyme Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-wessex-organ-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:24:33.053Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South Wessex Organ Society is a registered charity (number 1173820) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £8,285 (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 South Wessex Organ Society? Registered charity number 1173820 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lyme Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,285 Website [www.sworgansociety.org](http://www.sworgansociety.org/) ## What does South Wessex Organ Society do? For the Public Benefit to promote the education and training of organists in the South West of England, to promote the appreciation of the organ and its part in the musical repertoire to organists,those considering taking up the organ and to audiences, both by providing educational events and courses and by offering assistance and encouragement for liturgically or for secular entertainment ## What causes is South Wessex Organ Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Wessex Organ Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Wessex Organ 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=south-wessex-organ-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sworgansociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Wessex Organ Society a legitimate charity? Yes. South Wessex Organ Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173820) 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 South Wessex Organ Society's charity number? South Wessex Organ Society's charity number is 1173820. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173820? Search 1173820 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 South Wessex Organ Society do? For the Public Benefit to promote the education and training of organists in the South West of England, to promote the appreciation of the organ and its part in the musical repertoire to organists,those considering taking up the organ and to audiences, both by providing educational events and courses and by offering assistance and encouragement for liturgically or for secular entertainment Does South Wessex Organ Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Wessex Organ 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 South Wessex Organ Society? South Wessex Organ Society's website is http://www.sworgansociety.org — 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/1173820).