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title: "Water City Music — check charity number 1166168 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Water City Music a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166168. Education/training charity based in Village Farm. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/water-city-music
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:01:46.573Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Water City Music is a registered charity (number 1166168) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £30,708 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Water City Music?

Registered charity number

1166168

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Village Farm

Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)

£30,708

Website

[www.watercitymusic.com](http://www.watercitymusic.com/)

## What does Water City Music do?

The main focus is an annual week long festival at the Tower of London in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces where schoolchildren from London and the Midlands perform. The London children were in the main from deprived areas of East London. The Charity also organises regular concerts in south London where youngsters perform music with professional musicians and music students

## What causes is Water City Music registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Water City Music yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Water City Music 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Water City Music a legitimate charity?

Yes. Water City Music is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166168) 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 Water City Music's charity number?

Water City Music's charity number is 1166168. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1166168?

Search 1166168 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 Water City Music do?

The main focus is an annual week long festival at the Tower of London in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces where schoolchildren from London and the Midlands perform. The London children were in the main from deprived areas of East London. The Charity also organises regular concerts in south London where youngsters perform music with professional musicians and music students

Does Water City Music have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Water City Music. 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 Water City Music?

Water City Music's website is http://www.watercitymusic.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/1166168).