--- title: "Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) — check charity number 1204174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204174. Religious Activities charity based in Boscastle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/exeter-cathedral-music-foundation-cio retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:30:30.783Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1204174) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £288,980 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO)? Registered charity number 1204174 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Boscastle Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £288,980 ## What does Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) do? The Charity supports the provision and maintenance of music and a choir at Exeter Cathedral. ## What causes is Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) 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=exeter-cathedral-music-foundation-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204174) 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 Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO)'s charity number? Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO)'s charity number is 1204174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1204174? Search 1204174 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 Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) do? The Charity supports the provision and maintenance of music and a choir at Exeter Cathedral. Does Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO). 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 Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO)? Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (CIO) 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/1204174).