--- title: "Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department — check charity number 278116 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278116. Education/training charity based in Esher. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-royal-college-of-music-junior-department retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:36.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department is a registered charity (number 278116) 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 £8,902 (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 Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department? Registered charity number 278116 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Esher Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,902 ## What does Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department do? Supporting childrens instrumental needs in college, external concerts and tours, music provision in college, coordinating catering needs ## What causes is Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department 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-the-royal-college-of-music-junior-department&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278116) 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 the Royal College of Music Junior Department's charity number? Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department's charity number is 278116. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278116? Search 278116 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 the Royal College of Music Junior Department do? Supporting childrens instrumental needs in college, external concerts and tours, music provision in college, coordinating catering needs Does Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department. 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 the Royal College of Music Junior Department? Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department 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/278116).