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title: "Sutton Symphony Orchestra — check charity number 278867 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sutton Symphony Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278867. Education/training 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/sutton-symphony-orchestra
retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:13:41.846Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sutton Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity (number 278867) 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 £14,877 (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 Sutton Symphony Orchestra?

Registered charity number

278867

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£14,877

Website

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

## What does Sutton Symphony Orchestra do?

Sutton Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is an amateur orchestra which aims to provide the opportunity for players of a reasonable standard to experience rehearsing and performing works from the orchestral repertoire. SSO believes making music should be fun but challenging. The Orchestra performs three major public concerts per year within the London Borough of Sutton.

## What causes is Sutton Symphony Orchestra registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sutton Symphony Orchestra yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sutton Symphony 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 Sutton Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sutton Symphony Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278867) 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 Sutton Symphony Orchestra's charity number?

Sutton Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 278867. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278867?

Search 278867 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 Sutton Symphony Orchestra do?

Sutton Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is an amateur orchestra which aims to provide the opportunity for players of a reasonable standard to experience rehearsing and performing works from the orchestral repertoire. SSO believes making music should be fun but challenging. The Orchestra performs three major public concerts per year within the London Borough of Sutton.

Does Sutton Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sutton Symphony 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 Sutton Symphony Orchestra?

Sutton Symphony Orchestra's website is http://www.suttonsymphonyorchestra.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/278867).