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title: "The National Federation of Music Societies — check charity number 249219 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The National Federation of Music Societies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 249219. 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-national-federation-of-music-societies
retrieved: 2026-08-27T02:22:22.462Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The National Federation of Music Societies is a registered charity (number 249219) 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 £1,021,125 (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 National Federation of Music Societies?

Registered charity number

249219

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£1,021,125

Website

[www.makingmusic.org.uk](http://www.makingmusic.org.uk/)

## What does The National Federation of Music Societies do?

To represent and support voluntary and amateur music groups throughout the UK.

## What causes is The National Federation of Music Societies registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Federation of Music Societies yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The National Federation of Music Societies 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.makingmusic.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The National Federation of Music Societies a legitimate charity?

Yes. The National Federation of Music Societies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 249219) 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 National Federation of Music Societies's charity number?

The National Federation of Music Societies's charity number is 249219. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 249219?

Search 249219 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 National Federation of Music Societies do?

To represent and support voluntary and amateur music groups throughout the UK.

Does The National Federation of Music Societies have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Federation of Music Societies. 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 National Federation of Music Societies?

The National Federation of Music Societies's website is http://www.makingmusic.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/249219).