--- title: "Southampton Operatic Society — check charity number 257305 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southampton Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257305. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Southampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southampton-operatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:01:55.687Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southampton Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 257305) 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 £36,054 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Southampton Operatic Society? Registered charity number 257305 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southampton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £36,054 Website [www.sospresents.org](http://www.sospresents.org/) ## What does Southampton Operatic Society do? The objects of the Society are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation in the said arts.This involves performing shows/concerts comprising musical productions, works from Gilbert and Sullivan, and light opera. Shows are staged twice yearly at MAST Mayflower Studios with concerts at various locations around the Southampton area ## What causes is Southampton Operatic Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southampton Operatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southampton 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=southampton-operatic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sospresents.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southampton Operatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Southampton Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257305) 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 Southampton Operatic Society's charity number? Southampton Operatic Society's charity number is 257305. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257305? Search 257305 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 Southampton Operatic Society do? The objects of the Society are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation in the said arts.This involves performing shows/concerts comprising musical productions, works from Gilbert and Sullivan, and light opera. Shows are staged twice yearly at MAST Mayflower Studios with concerts at various locations around the Southampton area Does Southampton Operatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southampton 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 Southampton Operatic Society? Southampton Operatic Society's website is http://www.sospresents.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/257305).