--- title: "The Lindow Ensemble — check charity number 1189479 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lindow Ensemble a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189479. Education/training charity based in Wilmslow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lindow-ensemble retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:55:54.329Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lindow Ensemble is a registered charity (number 1189479) 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 £24,659 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Lindow Ensemble? Registered charity number 1189479 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wilmslow Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £24,659 ## What does The Lindow Ensemble do? Assisting students and recent alumni of the Royal Northern College of Music in the transition to a professional career, whether as performers or composersPerforming concerts of chamber music for the benefit of the public in Greater Manchester and Cheshire ## What causes is The Lindow Ensemble registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lindow Ensemble yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lindow Ensemble 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-lindow-ensemble&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lindow Ensemble a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lindow Ensemble is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189479) 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 Lindow Ensemble's charity number? The Lindow Ensemble's charity number is 1189479. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189479? Search 1189479 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 Lindow Ensemble do? Assisting students and recent alumni of the Royal Northern College of Music in the transition to a professional career, whether as performers or composersPerforming concerts of chamber music for the benefit of the public in Greater Manchester and Cheshire Does The Lindow Ensemble have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lindow Ensemble. 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 Lindow Ensemble? The Lindow Ensemble does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1189479).