The Reading Symphony Orchestra
The Reading Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Caversham.
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What are the key facts about The Reading Symphony Orchestra?
- Registered charity number
- 273969
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Caversham
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £45,189
- Website
- www.rso.org.uk
What does The Reading Symphony Orchestra do?
The Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies.
What causes is The Reading Symphony Orchestra registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Reading Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Reading Symphony Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273969) 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 Reading Symphony Orchestra's charity number?
- The Reading Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 273969. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 273969?
- Search 273969 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 Reading Symphony Orchestra do?
- The Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies.
- Does The Reading Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Reading Symphony Orchestra. 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 Reading Symphony Orchestra?
- The Reading Symphony Orchestra's website is http://www.rso.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.