--- title: "St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society — check charity number 1197538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197538. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-bartholomew-s-hospital-choral-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T10:23:30.172Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society is a registered charity (number 1197538) 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 £279,150 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society? Registered charity number 1197538 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £279,150 Website [www.bartschoir.com](http://www.bartschoir.com/) ## What does St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society do? We are one of London's largest unauditioned choral societies with around 300 regular members, offering amateur voices an opportunity to sing a variety of choral works under professional guidance. We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about singing classical choral music, participating in our community and performing with us at concerts in major venues and with professional musicians. ## What causes is St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral 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-bartholomew-s-hospital-choral-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bartschoir.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society a legitimate charity? Yes. St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197538) 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 Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society's charity number? St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society's charity number is 1197538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197538? Search 1197538 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 Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society do? We are one of London's largest unauditioned choral societies with around 300 regular members, offering amateur voices an opportunity to sing a variety of choral works under professional guidance. We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about singing classical choral music, participating in our community and performing with us at concerts in major venues and with professional musicians. Does St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral 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 Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society? St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society's website is http://www.bartschoir.com — 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/1197538).