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title: "Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians — check charity number 289538 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289538. Education/training charity based in Watford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/peter-hinkley-trust-for-young-musicians
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:42:59.217Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians is a registered charity (number 289538) 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 £2,585 (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 Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians?

Registered charity number

289538

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Watford

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£2,585

Website

[www.peterhinkleytrust.com](http://www.peterhinkleytrust.com/)

## What does Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians do?

The Trust provides grants to young people, relating to musical education and instrument purchase.

## What causes is Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians 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 Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians a legitimate charity?

Yes. Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289538) 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 Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians's charity number?

Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians's charity number is 289538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289538?

Search 289538 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 Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians do?

The Trust provides grants to young people, relating to musical education and instrument purchase.

Does Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians. 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 Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians?

Peter Hinkley Trust for Young Musicians's website is http://www.peterhinkleytrust.com — 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/289538).