--- title: "The Hans Gal Society — check charity number 1116965 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hans Gal Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116965. Education/training charity based in Osbaldwick. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hans-gal-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:44:00.286Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hans Gal Society is a registered charity (number 1116965) 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 £9,660 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Hans Gal Society? Registered charity number 1116965 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Osbaldwick Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £9,660 Website [www.hansgal.org](http://www.hansgal.org/) ## What does The Hans Gal Society do? To share and preserve for future generations the music and cultural heritage of the composer Hans Gal, whose once-successful career was cut short by the Nazis. Activities include providing information to the public about Gal's life and work; supporting live performance and recordings of Gal's music, supporting new research, talks, seminars and exhibitions relating to Gal's life and work. ## What causes is The Hans Gal Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hans Gal Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hans Gal 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-hans-gal-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hansgal.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hans Gal Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hans Gal Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116965) 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 Hans Gal Society's charity number? The Hans Gal Society's charity number is 1116965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116965? Search 1116965 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 Hans Gal Society do? To share and preserve for future generations the music and cultural heritage of the composer Hans Gal, whose once-successful career was cut short by the Nazis. Activities include providing information to the public about Gal's life and work; supporting live performance and recordings of Gal's music, supporting new research, talks, seminars and exhibitions relating to Gal's life and work. Does The Hans Gal Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hans Gal 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 Hans Gal Society? The Hans Gal Society's website is http://www.hansgal.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/1116965).