--- title: "Striking a Chord — check charity number 1198134 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Striking a Chord a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198134. Disability charity based in 8 Clapton Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/striking-a-chord retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:18:45.880Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Striking a Chord is a registered charity (number 1198134) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £200 (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 Striking a Chord? Registered charity number 1198134 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 8 Clapton Terrace Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £200 ## What does Striking a Chord do? To provide or assist in the provision of facilities, opportunities and activities relating to the arts in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such opportunities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity, disability (physical or mental), financial hardship or social circumstances, with the object of improving their condition ## What causes is Striking a Chord registered for? DisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Striking a Chord yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Striking a Chord 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=striking-a-chord&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Striking a Chord a legitimate charity? Yes. Striking a Chord is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198134) 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 Striking a Chord's charity number? Striking a Chord's charity number is 1198134. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198134? Search 1198134 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 Striking a Chord do? To provide or assist in the provision of facilities, opportunities and activities relating to the arts in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such opportunities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity, disability (physical or mental), financial hardship or social circumstances, with the object of improving their condition Does Striking a Chord have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Striking a Chord. 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 Striking a Chord? Striking a Chord 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/1198134).