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title: "The Galpin Society — check charity number 306012 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Galpin Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 306012. Education/training charity based in Sharnbrook. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-galpin-society
retrieved: 2026-08-25T23:13:19.879Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Galpin Society is a registered charity (number 306012) 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 £27,663 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Galpin Society?

Registered charity number

306012

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Sharnbrook

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£27,663

Website

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

## What does The Galpin Society do?

The Galpin Society was founded in 1946 to promote the study of musical instruments.

## What causes is The Galpin Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Galpin Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Galpin 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Galpin Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Galpin Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 306012) 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 Galpin Society's charity number?

The Galpin Society's charity number is 306012. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 306012?

Search 306012 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 Galpin Society do?

The Galpin Society was founded in 1946 to promote the study of musical instruments.

Does The Galpin Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Galpin 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 Galpin Society?

The Galpin Society's website is http://www.galpinsociety.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/306012).