--- title: "The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society — check charity number 1156614 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156614. Education/training charity based in 198 High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ralph-vaughan-williams-society retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:39:36.168Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society is a registered charity (number 1156614) 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 £83,820 (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 Ralph Vaughan Williams Society? Registered charity number 1156614 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 198 High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £83,820 Website [www.rvwsociety.com](http://www.rvwsociety.com/) ## What does The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society do? The Society promotes understanding of the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams, by encouraging the performance and recording of his music.The Society organises meetings and concerts on an occasional basis. Its recording subsidiary, Albion Records, makes and publishes recordings. The Society's work is promoted by means of the RVW Journal, published three times a year and free to members. ## What causes is The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ralph Vaughan Williams 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-ralph-vaughan-williams-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rvwsociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156614) 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 Ralph Vaughan Williams Society's charity number? The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society's charity number is 1156614. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156614? Search 1156614 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 Ralph Vaughan Williams Society do? The Society promotes understanding of the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams, by encouraging the performance and recording of his music.The Society organises meetings and concerts on an occasional basis. Its recording subsidiary, Albion Records, makes and publishes recordings. The Society's work is promoted by means of the RVW Journal, published three times a year and free to members. Does The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ralph Vaughan Williams 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 Ralph Vaughan Williams Society? The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society's website is http://www.rvwsociety.com/ — 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/1156614).