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title: "The Birmingham Choral Union — check charity number 233560 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Birmingham Choral Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 233560. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brookfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-birmingham-choral-union
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:42:24.632Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Birmingham Choral Union is a registered charity (number 233560) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £19,715 (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 The Birmingham Choral Union?

Registered charity number

233560

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Brookfield Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£19,715

Website

[www.birminghamchoralunion.org.uk](http://www.birminghamchoralunion.org.uk/)

## What does The Birmingham Choral Union do?

Birmingham Choral Union is a mixed choir, established in the 1880s. The Choir actively welcomes new singing members from diverse backgrounds.

## What causes is The Birmingham Choral Union registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Birmingham Choral Union yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Birmingham Choral Union 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Birmingham Choral Union a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Birmingham Choral Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 233560) 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 The Birmingham Choral Union's charity number?

The Birmingham Choral Union's charity number is 233560. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 233560?

Search 233560 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 The Birmingham Choral Union do?

Birmingham Choral Union is a mixed choir, established in the 1880s. The Choir actively welcomes new singing members from diverse backgrounds.

Does The Birmingham Choral Union have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Birmingham Choral Union. 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 The Birmingham Choral Union?

The Birmingham Choral Union's website is http://www.birminghamchoralunion.org.uk — 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/233560).