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title: "Maidstone Youth Music Society — check charity number 297018 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Maidstone Youth Music Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297018. Education/training charity based in Maidstone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maidstone-youth-music-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:04:55.250Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Maidstone Youth Music Society is a registered charity (number 297018) 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 £29,340 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Maidstone Youth Music Society?

Registered charity number

297018

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Maidstone

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£29,340

Website

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

## What does Maidstone Youth Music Society do?

The objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects of the presentation of publicconcerts and recitals in Maidstone and elsewhere.

## What causes is Maidstone Youth Music Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maidstone Youth Music Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maidstone Youth Music Society 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 Maidstone Youth Music Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Maidstone Youth Music Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297018) 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 Maidstone Youth Music Society's charity number?

Maidstone Youth Music Society's charity number is 297018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297018?

Search 297018 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 Maidstone Youth Music Society do?

The objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects of the presentation of publicconcerts and recitals in Maidstone and elsewhere.

Does Maidstone Youth Music Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maidstone Youth Music Society. 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 Maidstone Youth Music Society?

Maidstone Youth Music Society's website is http://www.myms.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/297018).