--- title: "Ongar Music Club — check charity number 273185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ongar Music Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273185. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Trafalgar House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ongar-music-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:23:36.312Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ongar Music Club is a registered charity (number 273185) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £14,925 (year ending 2024-07-31). 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 Ongar Music Club? Registered charity number 273185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Trafalgar House Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31) £14,925 Website [www.ongarmusicclub.org.uk](http://www.ongarmusicclub.org.uk/) ## What does Ongar Music Club do? Promotion of classical music, including the Essex Young Musician of the Year to encourage young performers. ## What causes is Ongar Music Club registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ongar Music Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ongar Music Club 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=ongar-music-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ongarmusicclub.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ongar Music Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Ongar Music Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273185) 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 Ongar Music Club's charity number? Ongar Music Club's charity number is 273185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273185? Search 273185 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 Ongar Music Club do? Promotion of classical music, including the Essex Young Musician of the Year to encourage young performers. Does Ongar Music Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ongar Music Club. 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 Ongar Music Club? Ongar Music Club's website is http://www.ongarmusicclub.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/273185).