--- title: "The Musica Britannica Trust — check charity number 271332 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Musica Britannica Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271332. Education/training charity based in 23 Gruneisen Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-musica-britannica-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T01:36:44.972Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Musica Britannica Trust is a registered charity (number 271332) 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 £57,391 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Musica Britannica Trust? Registered charity number 271332 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 23 Gruneisen Road Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £57,391 Website [www.musicabritannica.org.uk](http://www.musicabritannica.org.uk/) ## What does The Musica Britannica Trust do? The Trust promotes, supports, and develops research into British music by the continuing publication of Musica Britannica and by awarding grants to support new recordings of the Musica Britannica repertoire.Additionally, the Trust runs the annual Lewis Memorial Prize to provide support and opportunities for student performers. ## What causes is The Musica Britannica Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Musica Britannica Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Musica Britannica 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-musica-britannica-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.musicabritannica.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Musica Britannica Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Musica Britannica Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271332) 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 Musica Britannica Trust's charity number? The Musica Britannica Trust's charity number is 271332. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271332? Search 271332 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 Musica Britannica Trust do? The Trust promotes, supports, and develops research into British music by the continuing publication of Musica Britannica and by awarding grants to support new recordings of the Musica Britannica repertoire.Additionally, the Trust runs the annual Lewis Memorial Prize to provide support and opportunities for student performers. Does The Musica Britannica Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Musica Britannica 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 Musica Britannica Trust? The Musica Britannica Trust's website is http://www.musicabritannica.org.uk — 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/271332).