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title: "Hay Music Trust — check charity number 1168901 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hay Music Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168901. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Nantyglasdwr Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hay-music-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:42:08.631Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hay Music Trust is a registered charity (number 1168901) 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 £55,217 (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 Hay Music Trust?

Registered charity number

1168901

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Nantyglasdwr Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£55,217

Website

[www.haymusic.org](http://www.haymusic.org/)

## What does Hay Music Trust do?

HMT has continued to organise a series of regular classical music concerts in and around Hay-on-Wye. Events have been often accompanied by a related talk, film or exhibition. In addition, HMT ran its annual chamber music festival, based on the Fitzwilliam String Quartet, which featured three concerts with the Quartet and other professional musicians, together with a community outreach events.

## What causes is Hay Music Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hay Music Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hay Music Trust 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hay Music Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hay Music Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168901) 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 Hay Music Trust's charity number?

Hay Music Trust's charity number is 1168901. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168901?

Search 1168901 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 Hay Music Trust do?

HMT has continued to organise a series of regular classical music concerts in and around Hay-on-Wye. Events have been often accompanied by a related talk, film or exhibition. In addition, HMT ran its annual chamber music festival, based on the Fitzwilliam String Quartet, which featured three concerts with the Quartet and other professional musicians, together with a community outreach events.

Does Hay Music Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hay Music Trust. 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 Hay Music Trust?

Hay Music Trust's website is http://www.haymusic.org — 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/1168901).