--- title: "The British Horn Society — check charity number 1090599 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The British Horn Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090599. Education/training charity based in Middlewich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-british-horn-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:12:26.159Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The British Horn Society is a registered charity (number 1090599) 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 £19,435 (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 Horn Society? Registered charity number 1090599 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Middlewich Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,435 Website [www.british-horn.org](http://www.british-horn.org/) ## What does The British Horn Society do? The Society's objective is to promote and advance the education of the public in the appreciation and knowledge of music with particular reference to the horn as a solo instrument and in orchestral and chamber music. It also enables interested parties to receive a magazine and participate in festivals and events. ## What causes is The British Horn Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Horn Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The British Horn 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](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=the-british-horn-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.british-horn.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The British Horn Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The British Horn Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090599) 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 Horn Society's charity number? The British Horn Society's charity number is 1090599. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1090599? Search 1090599 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 Horn Society do? The Society's objective is to promote and advance the education of the public in the appreciation and knowledge of music with particular reference to the horn as a solo instrument and in orchestral and chamber music. It also enables interested parties to receive a magazine and participate in festivals and events. Does The British Horn Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Horn 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 Horn Society? The British Horn Society's website is http://www.british-horn.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/1090599).