--- title: "Worthing Symphony Society — check charity number 286177 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Worthing Symphony Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286177. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/worthing-symphony-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:14:29.825Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Worthing Symphony Society is a registered charity (number 286177) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £20,092 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Worthing Symphony Society? Registered charity number 286177 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Town Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £20,092 ## What does Worthing Symphony Society do? Promotion and financial support of Symphony Concerts by Worthing Symphony Orchestra and other public musical events in furtherance of its objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music. Concerts could not be held for a long period due to Covid but have now resumed ## What causes is Worthing Symphony Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Worthing Symphony Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Worthing Symphony 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=worthing-symphony-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Worthing Symphony Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Worthing Symphony Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286177) 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 Worthing Symphony Society's charity number? Worthing Symphony Society's charity number is 286177. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286177? Search 286177 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 Worthing Symphony Society do? Promotion and financial support of Symphony Concerts by Worthing Symphony Orchestra and other public musical events in furtherance of its objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music. Concerts could not be held for a long period due to Covid but have now resumed Does Worthing Symphony Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Worthing Symphony 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 Worthing Symphony Society? Worthing Symphony 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/286177).