--- title: "Winchmore String Orchestra — check charity number 1070537 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Winchmore String Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1070537. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchmore-string-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:14:42.154Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Winchmore String Orchestra is a registered charity (number 1070537) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £8,486 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Winchmore String Orchestra? Registered charity number 1070537 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,486 Website [www.winchmorestrings.co.uk](http://www.winchmorestrings.co.uk/) ## What does Winchmore String Orchestra do? TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. ## What causes is Winchmore String Orchestra registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchmore String Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchmore String Orchestra 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=winchmore-string-orchestra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.winchmorestrings.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Winchmore String Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Winchmore String Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1070537) 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 Winchmore String Orchestra's charity number? Winchmore String Orchestra's charity number is 1070537. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1070537? Search 1070537 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 Winchmore String Orchestra do? TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. Does Winchmore String Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchmore String Orchestra. 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 Winchmore String Orchestra? Winchmore String Orchestra's website is http://www.winchmorestrings.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/1070537).