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Registered charity · No. 1080461Heath End

The British Double Reed Society

The British Double Reed Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Heath End.

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The British Double Reed Society is a registered charity (number 1080461) 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 £27,544 (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 The British Double Reed Society?

Registered charity number
1080461
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Heath End
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£27,544

What does The British Double Reed Society do?

Fosters the arts and science of double reed musical instruments - most particularly the oboe and the bassoon. It assists in running workshops/courses and holds an annual event with international artists. It provides a thrice-yearly magazine for members and offers discounts with some traders in the field.

What causes is The British Double Reed Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Double Reed Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The British Double Reed 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The British Double Reed Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The British Double Reed Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1080461) 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 British Double Reed Society's charity number?
The British Double Reed Society's charity number is 1080461. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1080461?
Search 1080461 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 British Double Reed Society do?
Fosters the arts and science of double reed musical instruments - most particularly the oboe and the bassoon. It assists in running workshops/courses and holds an annual event with international artists. It provides a thrice-yearly magazine for members and offers discounts with some traders in the field.
Does The British Double Reed Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Double Reed 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 The British Double Reed Society?
The British Double Reed Society's website is http://www.bdrs.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.