--- title: "The Music Centre — check charity number 1079536 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Music Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079536. Education/training 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-music-centre retrieved: 2026-08-27T01:34:21.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Music Centre is a registered charity (number 1079536) 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 £19,724 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Music Centre? Registered charity number 1079536 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,724 Website [www.musiccentrelondon.com](http://www.musiccentrelondon.com/) ## What does The Music Centre do? The Music Centre is both a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It provides high quality musical tuition, both choral and instrumental, to children and young persons of and under the age of twenty one in and around the London Boroughs of Islington and Southwark. It operates under the names 'Music Centre London - Islington' and 'Music Centre London - Southwark'. ## What causes is The Music Centre registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Music Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Music Centre 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-music-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.musiccentrelondon.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Music Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Music Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079536) 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 Music Centre's charity number? The Music Centre's charity number is 1079536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079536? Search 1079536 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 Music Centre do? The Music Centre is both a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It provides high quality musical tuition, both choral and instrumental, to children and young persons of and under the age of twenty one in and around the London Boroughs of Islington and Southwark. It operates under the names 'Music Centre London - Islington' and 'Music Centre London - Southwark'. Does The Music Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Music Centre. 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 Music Centre? The Music Centre's website is http://www.musiccentrelondon.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/1079536).