--- title: "The Guild Singers — check charity number 518877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Guild Singers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518877. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Bamber Bridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-guild-singers retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:37:12.392Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Guild Singers is a registered charity (number 518877) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,541 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Guild Singers? Registered charity number 518877 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bamber Bridge Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £7,541 Website [www.chorleyguildsingers.org.uk](http://www.chorleyguildsingers.org.uk/) ## What does The Guild Singers do? We are a chamber choir formed in 1980, based in Chorley, Lancashire. We are established performers of a wide repertoire of music ranging from the Renaissance classics of William Byrd and his contemporaries to the lighter styles of modern popular and folk song arrangements. The emphasis is on unaccompanied singing, but all styles are within the choir's capabilities. ## What causes is The Guild Singers registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Guild Singers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Guild Singers 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-guild-singers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chorleyguildsingers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Guild Singers a legitimate charity? Yes. The Guild Singers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518877) 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 Guild Singers's charity number? The Guild Singers's charity number is 518877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518877? Search 518877 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 Guild Singers do? We are a chamber choir formed in 1980, based in Chorley, Lancashire. We are established performers of a wide repertoire of music ranging from the Renaissance classics of William Byrd and his contemporaries to the lighter styles of modern popular and folk song arrangements. The emphasis is on unaccompanied singing, but all styles are within the choir's capabilities. Does The Guild Singers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Guild Singers. 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 Guild Singers? The Guild Singers's website is http://www.chorleyguildsingers.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/518877).