East London School of Classical Music (number 1196175) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does East London School of Classical Music do?
To promote the art and training of classical music for the public benefit, in particular (but not exclusively) supporting children and families from black and ethnic minorities. To help support families in severe hardship who will benefit from participating in creative musical activities for social interaction and learn how to play musical instruments to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East London School of Classical Music
Answers East London School of Classical Music gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are East London School of Classical Music's highest-paid staff paid?
East London School of Classical Music's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record East London School of Classical Music as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
East London School of Classical Music's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Elscm
Previous names on the register
East London School of Music; Elsom; East London School of Classical Musical
Where it says it operates
Essex · Carmarthenshire · Throughout London
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is East London School of Classical Music registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for East London School of Classical Music yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East London School of Classical Music.
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Is East London School of Classical Music a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists East London School of Classical Music as a registered charity (number 1196175) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is East London School of Classical Music's charity number?
East London School of Classical Music's charity number is 1196175. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1196175?
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What does East London School of Classical Music do?
To promote the art and training of classical music for the public benefit, in particular (but not exclusively) supporting children and families from black and ethnic minorities. To help support families in severe hardship who will benefit from participating in creative musical activities for social interaction and learn how to play musical instruments to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Does East London School of Classical Music have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to East London School of Classical Music?
East London School of Classical Music's website listed in our register data is http://www.elscm.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is East London School of Classical Music's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. East London School of Classical Music's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to East London School of Classical Music?
The register does not record East London School of Classical Music as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are East London School of Classical Music's trustees paid?
East London School of Classical Music's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was East London School of Classical Music previously called?
The register lists these previous names for East London School of Classical Music: East London School of Music; Elsom; East London School of Classical Musical.
When was East London School of Classical Music registered as a charity?
East London School of Classical Music was entered on the register on 15 October 2021.