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title: "Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra — check charity number 1202492 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202492. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Rattlesden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/suffolk-philharmonic-orchestra
retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:16:12.304Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1202492) 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 £64,711 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra?

Registered charity number

1202492

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Rattlesden

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£64,711

Website

[www.suffolkphil.org](http://www.suffolkphil.org/)

## What does Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra do?

(1) Providing public orchestral concerts of the highest level of professionalism;(2) Providing music outreach activities in schools and colleges and with children and young people generally;(3) Wherever possible and desirable working in partnership or collaboration with other charitable and non-charitable organisations in order to better serve the widest possible public;(4) Such other means

## What causes is Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra a legitimate charity?

Yes. Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202492) 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 Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra's charity number?

Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra's charity number is 1202492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202492?

Search 1202492 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 Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra do?

(1) Providing public orchestral concerts of the highest level of professionalism;(2) Providing music outreach activities in schools and colleges and with children and young people generally;(3) Wherever possible and desirable working in partnership or collaboration with other charitable and non-charitable organisations in order to better serve the widest possible public;(4) Such other means

Does Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra. 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 Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra?

Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra's website is http://www.suffolkphil.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/1202492).