--- title: "Waterside Musical Society — check charity number 262965 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Waterside Musical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 262965. Education/training charity based in Totton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waterside-musical-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:00:46.108Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Waterside Musical Society is a registered charity (number 262965) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £14,900 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Waterside Musical Society? Registered charity number 262965 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Totton Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £14,900 ## What does Waterside Musical Society do? The study and performance of operatic works, musicals and musical comedies.To cultivate the arts of opera and musical comedy, and to improve and educate the public taste in those arts.To raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person, or persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions, donations and otherwise.Support other local charities and arts related organisations. ## What causes is Waterside Musical Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waterside Musical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waterside Musical 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=waterside-musical-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Waterside Musical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Waterside Musical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262965) 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 Waterside Musical Society's charity number? Waterside Musical Society's charity number is 262965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 262965? Search 262965 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 Waterside Musical Society do? The study and performance of operatic works, musicals and musical comedies.To cultivate the arts of opera and musical comedy, and to improve and educate the public taste in those arts.To raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person, or persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions, donations and otherwise.Support other local charities and arts related organisations. Does Waterside Musical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterside Musical 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 Waterside Musical Society? Waterside Musical Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/262965).