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The University of Essex Choir

The University of Essex Choir is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation, based in Manningtree.

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The University of Essex Choir is a registered charity (number 285079) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £54,257 (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 University of Essex Choir?

Registered charity number
285079
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Manningtree
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£54,257

What does The University of Essex Choir do?

The choir of university students and members of public from the Colchester area, prepares to a high professional standard large-scale works for 2 or 3 concerts a year. The choir is accompanied by an orchestra and professional soloists.

What causes is The University of Essex Choir registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for The University of Essex Choir yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The University of Essex Choir 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 University of Essex Choir a legitimate charity?
Yes. The University of Essex Choir is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285079) 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 University of Essex Choir's charity number?
The University of Essex Choir's charity number is 285079. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285079?
Search 285079 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 University of Essex Choir do?
The choir of university students and members of public from the Colchester area, prepares to a high professional standard large-scale works for 2 or 3 concerts a year. The choir is accompanied by an orchestra and professional soloists.
Does The University of Essex Choir have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The University of Essex Choir. 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 University of Essex Choir?
The University of Essex Choir's website is https://www.essex.ac.uk/choir — 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.