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Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra

Surrey, England · United Kingdom Charity No 1205498 (Charity Commission) Arts & Culture
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74 / 100
Integrity score
Strong transparency

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A charity providing free orchestral courses for young musicians and classical concerts for the local community free of charge.

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Verification & registration

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Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 12/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

Charity Commission (UK)
Annual revenue
£8,237
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Leadership at a glance

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DA
Daniel F••••••••
Trustee
PA
Paul G••••••••
Trustee
SA
Samuel O••••••••
Trustee

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GiveRadar's verified records show Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.

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  • a donation page

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Annual revenue
£8,237
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Tax-deductible

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. GUILDFORD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership & board

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Charity Commission removal None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in United Kingdom.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
74 Peer average
86

Cause areas in United Kingdom

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
72,716
Health
26,318
Religion
24,342
Arts & Culture
24,283
Community Development
16,310
Social Services
8,665
Environment
6,258
Youth Development
4,668
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 3 disclosed in the public registry.

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Direct contact
Tax-deductibility
Founding date
Executive pay
Mission statement
Programs & activities

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
September 1, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 1, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Profile completeness
65%
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra

Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Surrey, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is 1205498. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £8K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Based on official filings, Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra has £8K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

A charity providing free orchestral courses for young musicians and classical concerts for the local community free of charge. Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.

Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1205498.

Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra's registered charity number is 1205498. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra is located in Surrey, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra is based in Surrey in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

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Quick facts about Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra

What is Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra?
Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra is a arts & culture charitable company based in Surrey, United Kingdom. A charity providing free orchestral courses for young musicians and classical concerts for the local community free of charge.
When was Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra founded?
Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra was founded in 2023.
Where is Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra located?
Headquartered in Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
What is Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra's annual budget?
Annual revenue is £8,237.
Is Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra trustworthy?
Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra's registration number?
Registration: 1205498 (United Kingdom).
What is Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra's website?
https://guildfordyouthsymphonyorchestra.co.uk/
Are donations to Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.