--- title: "West Mercia Friends of the Organ — check charity number 508222 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Mercia Friends of the Organ a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 508222. Education/training charity based in Mill Bank. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-mercia-friends-of-the-organ retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:48:28.915Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Mercia Friends of the Organ is a registered charity (number 508222) 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 £7,274 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 West Mercia Friends of the Organ? Registered charity number 508222 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mill Bank Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £7,274 Website [worcestershireorganists.org](http://worcestershireorganists.org/) ## What does West Mercia Friends of the Organ do? Organisation of visits to instruments, advice and education to organists and others with the object of furthering knowledge and appreciation of the organ and its music including its liturgical use ## What causes is West Mercia Friends of the Organ registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Mercia Friends of the Organ yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Mercia Friends of the Organ 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=west-mercia-friends-of-the-organ&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://worcestershireorganists.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Mercia Friends of the Organ a legitimate charity? Yes. West Mercia Friends of the Organ is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 508222) 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 West Mercia Friends of the Organ's charity number? West Mercia Friends of the Organ's charity number is 508222. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 508222? Search 508222 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 West Mercia Friends of the Organ do? Organisation of visits to instruments, advice and education to organists and others with the object of furthering knowledge and appreciation of the organ and its music including its liturgical use Does West Mercia Friends of the Organ have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Mercia Friends of the Organ. 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 West Mercia Friends of the Organ? West Mercia Friends of the Organ's website is http://worcestershireorganists.org — 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/508222).