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title: "The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society — check charity number 260876 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 260876. Education/training charity based in Petts Wood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-petts-wood-and-district-operatic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-27T16:39:03.758Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 260876) 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 £8,093 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Petts Wood and District Operatic Society?

Registered charity number

260876

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Petts Wood

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£8,093

Website

[pwos.org.uk](http://pwos.org.uk/)

## What does The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society do?

Amateur Operatic Society

## What causes is The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Petts Wood and District Operatic 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 Petts Wood and District Operatic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 260876) 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 Petts Wood and District Operatic Society's charity number?

The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society's charity number is 260876. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 260876?

Search 260876 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 Petts Wood and District Operatic Society do?

Amateur Operatic Society

Does The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Petts Wood and District Operatic 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 Petts Wood and District Operatic Society?

The Petts Wood and District Operatic Society's website is http://pwos.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/260876).