--- title: "Potters Bar Community Music School — check charity number 1184464 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Potters Bar Community Music School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184464. Education/training charity based in Potters Bar. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/potters-bar-community-music-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:21:14.511Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Potters Bar Community Music School is a registered charity (number 1184464) 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 £30,125 (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 Potters Bar Community Music School? Registered charity number 1184464 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Potters Bar Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £30,125 Website [www.pbcms.org.uk](http://www.pbcms.org.uk/) ## What does Potters Bar Community Music School do? We subsidies or free places to children who's families might not be able to pay. The subsidised places are in our orchestras and string groups, out wood wind band and ensembles. ## What causes is Potters Bar Community Music School registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Potters Bar Community Music School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Potters Bar Community Music School 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=potters-bar-community-music-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pbcms.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Potters Bar Community Music School a legitimate charity? Yes. Potters Bar Community Music School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184464) 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 Potters Bar Community Music School's charity number? Potters Bar Community Music School's charity number is 1184464. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184464? Search 1184464 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 Potters Bar Community Music School do? We subsidies or free places to children who's families might not be able to pay. The subsidised places are in our orchestras and string groups, out wood wind band and ensembles. Does Potters Bar Community Music School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Potters Bar Community Music School. 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 Potters Bar Community Music School? Potters Bar Community Music School's website is http://www.pbcms.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/1184464).