--- title: "Urmston Choral Society — check charity number 1170825 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Urmston Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170825. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Birchwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/urmston-choral-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:22.406Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Urmston Choral Society is a registered charity (number 1170825) 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 £10,995 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Urmston Choral Society? Registered charity number 1170825 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Birchwood Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £10,995 Website [www.urmstonchoral.wordpress.com](http://www.urmstonchoral.wordpress.com/) ## What does Urmston Choral Society do? We perform 3 concerts a year in Urmston, repeated in neighbouring areas. Repertoire covers anything from popular classics to classical choral works (oratorio, mass, opera, etc), and in 2016 we performed a new work composed by our accompanist, specially commissioned for our 75th anniversary. In addition, we perform one-off concerts to raise money for charity at various venues around the area. ## What causes is Urmston Choral Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Urmston Choral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Urmston 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=urmston-choral-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.urmstonchoral.wordpress.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Urmston Choral Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Urmston Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170825) 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 Urmston Choral Society's charity number? Urmston Choral Society's charity number is 1170825. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170825? Search 1170825 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 Urmston Choral Society do? We perform 3 concerts a year in Urmston, repeated in neighbouring areas. Repertoire covers anything from popular classics to classical choral works (oratorio, mass, opera, etc), and in 2016 we performed a new work composed by our accompanist, specially commissioned for our 75th anniversary. In addition, we perform one-off concerts to raise money for charity at various venues around the area. Does Urmston Choral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Urmston 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 Urmston Choral Society? Urmston Choral Society's website is http://www.urmstonchoral.wordpress.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/1170825).