--- title: "The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society — check charity number 263430 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263430. Education/training charity based in Callebaut Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-taunton-amateur-operatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T09:32:46.796Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society is a registered charity (number 263430) 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 £33,340 (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 Taunton Amateur Operatic Society? Registered charity number 263430 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Callebaut Hall Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £33,340 Website [www.tauntonoperaticsociety.co.uk](http://www.tauntonoperaticsociety.co.uk/) ## What does The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society do? Live theatrical performances, educational workshops ## What causes is The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Taunton Amateur Operatic 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-taunton-amateur-operatic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tauntonoperaticsociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263430) 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 Taunton Amateur Operatic Society's charity number? The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society's charity number is 263430. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263430? Search 263430 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 Taunton Amateur Operatic Society do? Live theatrical performances, educational workshops Does The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Taunton Amateur Operatic 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 Taunton Amateur Operatic Society? The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society's website is http://www.tauntonoperaticsociety.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](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/263430).