--- title: "The Anglo-American Music Trust — check charity number 296436 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Anglo-American Music Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296436. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-anglo-american-music-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:52:49.724Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Anglo-American Music Trust is a registered charity (number 296436) 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. Its latest reported income was £271 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 The Anglo-American Music Trust? Registered charity number 296436 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £271 ## What does The Anglo-American Music Trust do? The Anglo-American Music Trust was founded in 1987 with the special objective of furthering the cause of American music in Great Britain. These objectives have included supporting live performances, recordings, publications, lectures and recitals and awarding study grants, bursaries and scholarships. The Trust has also supported new commissions and U.K. premieres of American compositions. ## What causes is The Anglo-American Music Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Anglo-American Music Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Anglo-American Music Trust 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=the-anglo-american-music-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Anglo-American Music Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Anglo-American Music Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296436) 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 The Anglo-American Music Trust's charity number? The Anglo-American Music Trust's charity number is 296436. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296436? Search 296436 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 The Anglo-American Music Trust do? The Anglo-American Music Trust was founded in 1987 with the special objective of furthering the cause of American music in Great Britain. These objectives have included supporting live performances, recordings, publications, lectures and recitals and awarding study grants, bursaries and scholarships. The Trust has also supported new commissions and U.K. premieres of American compositions. Does The Anglo-American Music Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Anglo-American Music Trust. 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 The Anglo-American Music Trust? The Anglo-American Music Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/296436).