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Registered charity · No. 1207515CIOBridge House

The Red Violin

The Red Violin is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Bridge House.

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The Red Violin is a registered charity (number 1207515) 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 £34,085 (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 Red Violin?

Registered charity number
1207515
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Bridge House
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£34,085

What does The Red Violin do?

The Red Violin registered charity organises events and festivals celebrating the violin across the arts, in various guises, often in partnership. The title was inspired by 'Le Violon Rouge' paintings before the film of the same name. The Founder Patron was Lord Menuhin. Events include concerts (classical, jazz, Indian music, folk music etc), talks, workshops, exhibitions, walking tours, film etc

What causes is The Red Violin registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Red Violin yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Red Violin 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Violin a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Red Violin is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1207515) 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 Red Violin's charity number?
The Red Violin's charity number is 1207515. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1207515?
Search 1207515 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 Red Violin do?
The Red Violin registered charity organises events and festivals celebrating the violin across the arts, in various guises, often in partnership. The title was inspired by 'Le Violon Rouge' paintings before the film of the same name. The Founder Patron was Lord Menuhin. Events include concerts (classical, jazz, Indian music, folk music etc), talks, workshops, exhibitions, walking tours, film etc
Does The Red Violin have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Red Violin. 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 Red Violin?
The Red Violin's website is http://www.redviolin.co.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.