--- title: "Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music — check charity number 279218 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279218. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Eaton Bray. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bedfordshire-youth-music retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:17:11.228Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music is a registered charity (number 279218) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,041 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bedfordshire Youth Music? Registered charity number 279218 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Eaton Bray Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £7,041 Website [www.fbym.org.uk](https://www.fbym.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music do? Supports young people across Bedfordshire to develop as musicians and has enabled: - young people from families with limited income to be able to attend holiday music courses and local music centres - young musicians to participate in master classes - school students to have access to musical events locally and to a supply of musical instruments and printed music. ## What causes is Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bedfordshire Youth 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-bedfordshire-youth-music&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.fbym.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279218) 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 Bedfordshire Youth Music's charity number? Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music's charity number is 279218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279218? Search 279218 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 Bedfordshire Youth Music do? Supports young people across Bedfordshire to develop as musicians and has enabled: - young people from families with limited income to be able to attend holiday music courses and local music centres - young musicians to participate in master classes - school students to have access to musical events locally and to a supply of musical instruments and printed music. Does Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bedfordshire Youth 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 Bedfordshire Youth Music? Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music's website is https://www.fbym.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/279218).