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title: "Open Music — check charity number 1159108 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Open Music a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159108. Education/training charity based in 91a Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-music
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:34.447Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Open Music is a registered charity (number 1159108) 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 £216 (year ending 2024-12-10). 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 Open Music?

Registered charity number

1159108

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

91a Church Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-10)

£216

Website

[www.colouroutofspace.org](http://www.colouroutofspace.org/)

## What does Open Music do?

Open Music is a not for profit arts group that formed in 2006 to curate and coordinate Colour Out of Space - a festival promoting experimental approaches to music and its cross over into other disciplines.The festival and its related projects aim to promote a wider understanding of the genre, exploring both its practice and history, through activities that include performance, workshops and debate

## What causes is Open Music registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Music yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open Music 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Open Music a legitimate charity?

Yes. Open Music is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159108) 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 Open Music's charity number?

Open Music's charity number is 1159108. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1159108?

Search 1159108 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 Open Music do?

Open Music is a not for profit arts group that formed in 2006 to curate and coordinate Colour Out of Space - a festival promoting experimental approaches to music and its cross over into other disciplines.The festival and its related projects aim to promote a wider understanding of the genre, exploring both its practice and history, through activities that include performance, workshops and debate

Does Open Music have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Music. 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 Open Music?

Open Music's website is http://www.colouroutofspace.org — 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/1159108).