--- title: "The Hastings Music Endowment Fund — check charity number 1085870 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hastings Music Endowment Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085870. Education/training charity based in The Hastings Music Endowment Fund. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hastings-music-endowment-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:46:22.251Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hastings Music Endowment Fund is a registered charity (number 1085870) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £127,357 (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 The Hastings Music Endowment Fund? Registered charity number 1085870 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Hastings Music Endowment Fund Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £127,357 ## What does The Hastings Music Endowment Fund do? Support of Music at Peterborough Cathedral ## What causes is The Hastings Music Endowment Fund registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hastings Music Endowment Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hastings Music Endowment Fund 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-hastings-music-endowment-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hastings Music Endowment Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hastings Music Endowment Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085870) 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 Hastings Music Endowment Fund's charity number? The Hastings Music Endowment Fund's charity number is 1085870. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085870? Search 1085870 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 Hastings Music Endowment Fund do? Support of Music at Peterborough Cathedral Does The Hastings Music Endowment Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hastings Music Endowment Fund. 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 Hastings Music Endowment Fund? The Hastings Music Endowment Fund 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/1085870).