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title: "The Septenary Foundation — check charity number 1178218 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Septenary Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178218. Education/training charity based in Frome. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-septenary-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-28T03:55:57.564Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Septenary Foundation is a registered charity (number 1178218) 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 £3,696 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Septenary Foundation?

Registered charity number

1178218

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Frome

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£3,696

Website

[www.septenaryeditions.com](http://www.septenaryeditions.com/)

## What does The Septenary Foundation do?

The Septenary Foundation is a cultural organisation supporting independent research in Early Music and Historically Informed Performance, providing travel and research grants for unaffiliated researchers in the field. We commission and disseminate editorial content and educational materials in the area of HIP and provide continuing professional development opportunities for professional musicians.

## What causes is The Septenary Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Septenary Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Septenary Foundation 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Septenary Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Septenary Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178218) 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 Septenary Foundation's charity number?

The Septenary Foundation's charity number is 1178218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1178218?

Search 1178218 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 Septenary Foundation do?

The Septenary Foundation is a cultural organisation supporting independent research in Early Music and Historically Informed Performance, providing travel and research grants for unaffiliated researchers in the field. We commission and disseminate editorial content and educational materials in the area of HIP and provide continuing professional development opportunities for professional musicians.

Does The Septenary Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Septenary Foundation. 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 Septenary Foundation?

The Septenary Foundation's website is http://www.septenaryeditions.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/1178218).