--- title: "The Stafford and District Choral Society — check charity number 501721 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Stafford and District Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501721. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Stafford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-stafford-and-district-choral-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:05:44.909Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Stafford and District Choral Society is a registered charity (number 501721) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £35,998 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Stafford and District Choral Society? Registered charity number 501721 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stafford Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £35,998 Website [stafford-choral.org.uk](http://stafford-choral.org.uk/) ## What does The Stafford and District Choral Society do? The Stafford and District Choral Society practice to perform three concerts a year. Two are their own for the general public which they finance themselves. One is a charity concert at Christmas from which they give donations to two charities. The final concert is part of the Stafford Music Festival. The aim of the society is to encourage participation from anyone who enjoys music and singing. ## What causes is The Stafford and District Choral Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Stafford and District Choral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Stafford and District Choral 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-stafford-and-district-choral-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://stafford-choral.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Stafford and District Choral Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Stafford and District Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501721) 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 Stafford and District Choral Society's charity number? The Stafford and District Choral Society's charity number is 501721. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501721? Search 501721 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 Stafford and District Choral Society do? The Stafford and District Choral Society practice to perform three concerts a year. Two are their own for the general public which they finance themselves. One is a charity concert at Christmas from which they give donations to two charities. The final concert is part of the Stafford Music Festival. The aim of the society is to encourage participation from anyone who enjoys music and singing. Does The Stafford and District Choral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Stafford and District Choral 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 Stafford and District Choral Society? The Stafford and District Choral Society's website is http://stafford-choral.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](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/501721).