--- title: "Friends of Abbey Music — check charity number 1046095 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Abbey Music a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1046095. Education/training charity based in Beaumont Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-abbey-music retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:14:37.905Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Abbey Music is a registered charity (number 1046095) 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 £3,121 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Friends of Abbey Music? Registered charity number 1046095 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Beaumont Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,121 ## What does Friends of Abbey Music do? Raises money to support and maintain the musical life of Hexham Abbey as an integral part of worship. ## What causes is Friends of Abbey Music registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Abbey Music yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Abbey Music 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=friends-of-abbey-music&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Abbey Music a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Abbey Music is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1046095) 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 Friends of Abbey Music's charity number? Friends of Abbey Music's charity number is 1046095. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1046095? Search 1046095 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 Friends of Abbey Music do? Raises money to support and maintain the musical life of Hexham Abbey as an integral part of worship. Does Friends of Abbey Music have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Abbey Music. 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 Friends of Abbey Music? Friends of Abbey Music 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/1046095).