--- title: "Malawi Music Fund — check charity number SC045661 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Malawi Music Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045661. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/malawi-music-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:53:32.204Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Malawi Music Fund is a registered charity (number SC045661) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £30,674 (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 Malawi Music Fund? Registered charity number SC045661 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £30,674 Website [www.malawimusicfund.org.uk](http://www.malawimusicfund.org.uk/) ## What does Malawi Music Fund do? Malawi Music Fund aims to use music and the arts to enable orphaned children in Malawi to improve their lives. To do this the charity works in partnership with Malawian teachers and musicians in: 1 bringing together groups of orphaned children for residential weeks of activities in music, sport and art in each school holiday. 2 providing bursaries for secondary and post-school education. 3 offering the most vulnerable girls we support accommodation in our hostel where they are cared for and nurtured by our two house parents ## What causes is Malawi Music Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Malawi Music Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Malawi Music Fund 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=malawi-music-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.malawimusicfund.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Malawi Music Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Malawi Music Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045661) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Malawi Music Fund's charity number? Malawi Music Fund's charity number is SC045661. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045661? Search SC045661 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Malawi Music Fund do? Malawi Music Fund aims to use music and the arts to enable orphaned children in Malawi to improve their lives. To do this the charity works in partnership with Malawian teachers and musicians in: 1 bringing together groups of orphaned children for residential weeks of activities in music, sport and art in each school holiday. 2 providing bursaries for secondary and post-school education. 3 offering the most vulnerable girls we support accommodation in our hostel where they are cared for and nurtured by our two house parents Does Malawi Music Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Malawi Music Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Malawi Music Fund? Malawi Music Fund's website is http://www.malawimusicfund.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045661).