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title: "The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society — check charity number 261264 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261264. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Benfleet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-southend-symphony-orchestral-society
retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:51:48.145Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society is a registered charity (number 261264) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £19,921 (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 Southend Symphony Orchestral Society?

Registered charity number

261264

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Benfleet

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£19,921

Website

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

## What does The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society do?

Provides Orchestral Training for local musicians on a weekly basis during school term time, and gives at least three public performances in the year.

## What causes is The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Southend Symphony Orchestral 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261264) 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 Southend Symphony Orchestral Society's charity number?

The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society's charity number is 261264. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 261264?

Search 261264 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 Southend Symphony Orchestral Society do?

Provides Orchestral Training for local musicians on a weekly basis during school term time, and gives at least three public performances in the year.

Does The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Southend Symphony Orchestral 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 Southend Symphony Orchestral Society?

The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society's website is http://www.southendsymphony.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/261264).