--- title: "Winchester City Festival Choir — check charity number 264859 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Winchester City Festival Choir a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 264859. Education/training charity based in Winchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-city-festival-choir retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:26:34.517Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Winchester City Festival Choir is a registered charity (number 264859) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £15,655 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Winchester City Festival Choir? Registered charity number 264859 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Winchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,655 Website [www.wcfchoir.org](http://www.wcfchoir.org/) ## What does Winchester City Festival Choir do? This is an amateur Choral Society which meets weekly during term times to rehearse choral works for performances in January/February each year and with other local choirs, as part of the Hampshire Choral Festival in May. ## What causes is Winchester City Festival Choir registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester City Festival Choir yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchester City Festival Choir 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=winchester-city-festival-choir&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wcfchoir.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Winchester City Festival Choir a legitimate charity? Yes. Winchester City Festival Choir is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 264859) 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 Winchester City Festival Choir's charity number? Winchester City Festival Choir's charity number is 264859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 264859? Search 264859 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 Winchester City Festival Choir do? This is an amateur Choral Society which meets weekly during term times to rehearse choral works for performances in January/February each year and with other local choirs, as part of the Hampshire Choral Festival in May. Does Winchester City Festival Choir have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester City Festival Choir. 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 Winchester City Festival Choir? Winchester City Festival Choir's website is http://www.wcfchoir.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/264859).