--- title: "The Light Music Society — check charity number 1158472 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Light Music Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158472. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Victoria Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-light-music-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:57:19.849Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Light Music Society is a registered charity (number 1158472) 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 £36,730 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Light Music Society? Registered charity number 1158472 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Victoria Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £36,730 Website [www.lightmusicsociety.com](http://www.lightmusicsociety.com/) ## What does The Light Music Society do? To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of light music. ## What causes is The Light Music Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Light Music Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Light 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=the-light-music-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lightmusicsociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Light Music Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Light Music Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158472) 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 Light Music Society's charity number? The Light Music Society's charity number is 1158472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158472? Search 1158472 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 Light Music Society do? To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of light music. Does The Light Music Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Light 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 The Light Music Society? The Light Music Society's website is http://www.lightmusicsociety.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/1158472).