--- title: "Welwyn Garden City Music Society — check charity number 290194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welwyn Garden City Music Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290194. Education/training charity based in Tewin. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welwyn-garden-city-music-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:15:33.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welwyn Garden City Music Society is a registered charity (number 290194) 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 £15,018 (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 Welwyn Garden City Music Society? Registered charity number 290194 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tewin Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £15,018 Website [www.wgcms.org.uk](http://www.wgcms.org.uk/) ## What does Welwyn Garden City Music Society do? The Society consists of an Orchestra and Chorus. Membership is open to all comers without audition. Members learn and rehearse music with the objective of providing four public concerts per year. The Orchestra invites all comers to an open rehearsal free of charge. Occasionally, the Chorus runs an open singing course. The Society supports local charities by performing carols at Christmas time. ## What causes is Welwyn Garden City Music Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welwyn Garden City Music Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welwyn Garden City Music 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=welwyn-garden-city-music-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wgcms.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welwyn Garden City Music Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Welwyn Garden City Music Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290194) 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 Welwyn Garden City Music Society's charity number? Welwyn Garden City Music Society's charity number is 290194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290194? Search 290194 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 Welwyn Garden City Music Society do? The Society consists of an Orchestra and Chorus. Membership is open to all comers without audition. Members learn and rehearse music with the objective of providing four public concerts per year. The Orchestra invites all comers to an open rehearsal free of charge. Occasionally, the Chorus runs an open singing course. The Society supports local charities by performing carols at Christmas time. Does Welwyn Garden City Music Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welwyn Garden City Music 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 Welwyn Garden City Music Society? Welwyn Garden City Music Society's website is http://www.wgcms.org.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/290194).