--- title: "Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands — check charity number 1188830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188830. Education/training charity based in New Marton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/music-matters-in-oswestry-and-the-borderlands retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:58:23.042Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands is a registered charity (number 1188830) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £16,895 (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 Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands? Registered charity number 1188830 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location New Marton Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £16,895 Website [www.musicmob.co.uk](http://www.musicmob.co.uk/) ## What does Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands do? We aim to increase opportunity and access to learning music. MusicMOB will fund music lessons (singing and instrumental) for young people attending state schools in Oswestry and its surrounding villages. We also will loan instruments and provide tuition books and music stands ## What causes is Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands 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-matters-in-oswestry-and-the-borderlands&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.musicmob.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands a legitimate charity? Yes. Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188830) 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 Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands's charity number? Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands's charity number is 1188830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188830? Search 1188830 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 Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands do? We aim to increase opportunity and access to learning music. MusicMOB will fund music lessons (singing and instrumental) for young people attending state schools in Oswestry and its surrounding villages. We also will loan instruments and provide tuition books and music stands Does Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands. 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 Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands? Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands's website is http://www.musicmob.co.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/1188830).