--- title: "Finchley Children's Music Group — check charity number 1160096 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Finchley Children's Music Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160096. Education/training charity based in 76 St. James's Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/finchley-children-s-music-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:42:30.963Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Finchley Children's Music Group is a registered charity (number 1160096) 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 £95,728 (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 Finchley Children's Music Group? Registered charity number 1160096 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 76 St. James's Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £95,728 Website [www.fcmg.org.uk](http://www.fcmg.org.uk/) ## What does Finchley Children's Music Group do? FOUNDED IN 1958, FCMG IS A HIGHLY VERSATILE GROUP OF MIXED-VOICED CHOIRS AND IS COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF SINGING AND CHORAL MUSIC FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED BETWEEN 4 AND 18. FCMG BECAME A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2015. FOR INFORMATION ON THE CHOIRS AND THE TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PRIOR TO THIS DATE, PLEASE CONTACT SECRETARY@FCMG.CO.UK. ## What causes is Finchley Children's Music Group registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Finchley Children's Music Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Finchley Children's Music Group 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=finchley-children-s-music-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fcmg.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Finchley Children's Music Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Finchley Children's Music Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160096) 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 Finchley Children's Music Group's charity number? Finchley Children's Music Group's charity number is 1160096. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160096? Search 1160096 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 Finchley Children's Music Group do? FOUNDED IN 1958, FCMG IS A HIGHLY VERSATILE GROUP OF MIXED-VOICED CHOIRS AND IS COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF SINGING AND CHORAL MUSIC FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED BETWEEN 4 AND 18. FCMG BECAME A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2015. FOR INFORMATION ON THE CHOIRS AND THE TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PRIOR TO THIS DATE, PLEASE CONTACT SECRETARY@FCMG.CO.UK. Does Finchley Children's Music Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Finchley Children's Music Group. 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 Finchley Children's Music Group? Finchley Children's Music Group's website is http://www.fcmg.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](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/1160096).