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title: "Friends of Brent Music Service — check charity number 1171792 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Brent Music Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171792. Education/training charity based in Claremont High School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-brent-music-service
retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:22:48.410Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Brent Music Service is a registered charity (number 1171792) 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 £477 (year ending 2022-06-30). 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 Brent Music Service?

Registered charity number

1171792

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Claremont High School

Latest income (year ending 2022-06-30)

£477

Website

[www.friendsofbms.org.uk](http://www.friendsofbms.org.uk/)

## What does Friends of Brent Music Service do?

To promote, maintain and advance education by the encouragement of the arts, particularly music, for the public benefit by supporting the provision of activities available through Brent Music Service.

## What causes is Friends of Brent Music Service registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Brent Music Service yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Brent Music Service 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Brent Music Service a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Brent Music Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171792) 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 Brent Music Service's charity number?

Friends of Brent Music Service's charity number is 1171792. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1171792?

Search 1171792 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 Brent Music Service do?

To promote, maintain and advance education by the encouragement of the arts, particularly music, for the public benefit by supporting the provision of activities available through Brent Music Service.

Does Friends of Brent Music Service have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Brent Music Service. 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 Brent Music Service?

Friends of Brent Music Service's website is http://www.friendsofbms.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/1171792).