--- title: "St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society — check charity number 288559 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288559. Education/training charity based in Gilliflower House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-albans-st-cecilia-festival-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:22:46.382Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society is a registered charity (number 288559) 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 £742 (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 St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society? Registered charity number 288559 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gilliflower House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £742 ## What does St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society do? The Society, under its Constitution, promtes, improves, develops and maintains public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society through its Committee shall determine from time to time. ## What causes is St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Albans St Cecilia Festival 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=st-albans-st-cecilia-festival-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society a legitimate charity? Yes. St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288559) 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 St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society's charity number? St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society's charity number is 288559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288559? Search 288559 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 St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society do? The Society, under its Constitution, promtes, improves, develops and maintains public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society through its Committee shall determine from time to time. Does St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Albans St Cecilia Festival 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 St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society? St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/288559).