--- title: "Music Education Council — check charity number 270004 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Music Education Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 270004. Education/training charity based in Mulgrave Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/music-education-council retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:51:45.426Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Music Education Council is a registered charity (number 270004) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £9,147 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Music Education Council? Registered charity number 270004 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mulgrave Terrace Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,147 Website [www.mec.org.uk](http://www.mec.org.uk/) ## What does Music Education Council do? The Music Education Council is the gathering of the UK's most diverse and knowledgeable voices on the educational and social role of music. The Council acts as an expert advisor, facilitator of skills and knowledge sharing and enabler of change. MEC aims to help create a society where everyone benefits from the personal, social and educational value of music. ## What causes is Music Education Council registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Music Education Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Music Education Council 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=music-education-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mec.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Music Education Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Music Education Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 270004) 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 Music Education Council's charity number? Music Education Council's charity number is 270004. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 270004? Search 270004 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 Music Education Council do? The Music Education Council is the gathering of the UK's most diverse and knowledgeable voices on the educational and social role of music. The Council acts as an expert advisor, facilitator of skills and knowledge sharing and enabler of change. MEC aims to help create a society where everyone benefits from the personal, social and educational value of music. Does Music Education Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Music Education Council. 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 Music Education Council? Music Education Council's website is http://www.mec.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/270004).