--- title: "Sitar Music Society — check charity number 1170299 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sitar Music Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170299. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Syston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sitar-music-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:43.661Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sitar Music Society is a registered charity (number 1170299) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,940 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sitar Music Society? Registered charity number 1170299 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Syston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,940 Website [www.sitaruk.org](http://www.sitaruk.org/) ## What does Sitar Music Society do? Organising public concerts, baithaks, workshops, summer schools and related activities in sitar and other aspects of Indian Classical Music. ## What causes is Sitar Music Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sitar Music Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sitar Music Society 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=sitar-music-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sitaruk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sitar Music Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Sitar Music Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170299) 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 Sitar Music Society's charity number? Sitar Music Society's charity number is 1170299. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170299? Search 1170299 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 Sitar Music Society do? Organising public concerts, baithaks, workshops, summer schools and related activities in sitar and other aspects of Indian Classical Music. Does Sitar Music Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sitar Music Society. 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 Sitar Music Society? Sitar Music Society's website is http://www.sitaruk.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/1170299).