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Registered charity · No. 1169848CIODurham

Durham Music Trust

Durham Music Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Durham.

Quick answer

Durham Music Trust is a registered charity (number 1169848) 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 £12,358 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Durham Music Trust?

Registered charity number
1169848
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Durham
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£12,358

What does Durham Music Trust do?

The objects of the Durham Music Trust CIO are: To advance the education of the public, with a focus on children and young people, in the art and science of music in particular but not exclusively in County Durham and Darlington by raising capital and revenue funds to: 1. Support young people in their musical endeavours through a range of musical education programmes; 2. Support Durham

What causes is Durham Music Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Durham Music Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Durham Music Trust 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Durham Music Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Durham Music Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169848) 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 Durham Music Trust's charity number?
Durham Music Trust's charity number is 1169848. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169848?
Search 1169848 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 Durham Music Trust do?
The objects of the Durham Music Trust CIO are: To advance the education of the public, with a focus on children and young people, in the art and science of music in particular but not exclusively in County Durham and Darlington by raising capital and revenue funds to: 1. Support young people in their musical endeavours through a range of musical education programmes; 2. Support Durham
Does Durham Music Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Durham Music Trust. 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 Durham Music Trust?
Durham Music Trust's website is http://www.durhammusic.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.