--- title: "The Orpington Chorale — check charity number 1078442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Orpington Chorale a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1078442. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Orpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-orpington-chorale retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:21:07.111Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Orpington Chorale is a registered charity (number 1078442) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £16,274 (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 Orpington Chorale? Registered charity number 1078442 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Orpington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,274 Website [www.orpingtonchorale.org.uk](http://www.orpingtonchorale.org.uk/) ## What does The Orpington Chorale do? We give three concerts a year in the local community church, At the Spring concert, we perform a major work with or without orchestra. A Summer concert of lighter classical music. A Christmas concert which includes a shorter major work/Christmas music together with Christmas carols. We hold retiring collections at the end of Christmas and Summer concerts for local charities. ## What causes is The Orpington Chorale registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Orpington Chorale yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Orpington Chorale 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-orpington-chorale&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orpingtonchorale.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Orpington Chorale a legitimate charity? Yes. The Orpington Chorale is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1078442) 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 Orpington Chorale's charity number? The Orpington Chorale's charity number is 1078442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1078442? Search 1078442 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 Orpington Chorale do? We give three concerts a year in the local community church, At the Spring concert, we perform a major work with or without orchestra. A Summer concert of lighter classical music. A Christmas concert which includes a shorter major work/Christmas music together with Christmas carols. We hold retiring collections at the end of Christmas and Summer concerts for local charities. Does The Orpington Chorale have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Orpington Chorale. 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 Orpington Chorale? The Orpington Chorale's website is http://www.orpingtonchorale.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/1078442).