--- title: "Wantage Choral Society — check charity number 265227 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wantage Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 265227. Education/training charity based in Old School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wantage-choral-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:54:03.160Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wantage Choral Society is a registered charity (number 265227) 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 £23,490 (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 Wantage Choral Society? Registered charity number 265227 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Old School Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £23,490 Website [www.wantagechoralsociety.co.uk](http://www.wantagechoralsociety.co.uk/) ## What does Wantage Choral Society do? THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CHORAL MUSIC IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN ITS ARTS AND SCIENCES BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. ## What causes is Wantage Choral Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wantage Choral Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wantage 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=wantage-choral-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wantagechoralsociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wantage Choral Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Wantage Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 265227) 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 Wantage Choral Society's charity number? Wantage Choral Society's charity number is 265227. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 265227? Search 265227 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 Wantage Choral Society do? THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CHORAL MUSIC IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN ITS ARTS AND SCIENCES BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. Does Wantage Choral Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wantage 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 Wantage Choral Society? Wantage Choral Society's website is http://www.wantagechoralsociety.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/265227).