Is Abrsm a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Abrsm as a registered charity (number SC043343) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Abrsm's charity number?

Abrsm's charity number is SC043343. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043343?

Search SC043343 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Abrsm have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abrsm. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Abrsm?

Abrsm's website listed in our register data is http://www.abrsm.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Abrsm registered as a charity?

Abrsm was entered on the register on 6 August 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043343Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Abrsm

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Abrsm is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Abrsm?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £51,591,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £53,550,000
Registered charity number: SC043343
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.abrsm.org

Quick answer

Abrsm (number SC043343) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Abrsm do?

The objects of the Board are:- (a) the advancement of the arts sciences and skills of music, speech and drama throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. (b) the promotion of education and instruction III and the study and appreciation of music, speech and drama and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the same.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Abrsm

Answers Abrsm gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 August 2012
Also known as: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Abrsm registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Abrsm yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Abrsm. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Abrsm?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abrsm a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Abrsm as a registered charity (number SC043343) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Abrsm's charity number?: Abrsm's charity number is SC043343. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043343?: Search SC043343 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Abrsm do?: The objects of the Board are:- (a) the advancement of the arts sciences and skills of music, speech and drama throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. (b) the promotion of education and instruction III and the study and appreciation of music, speech and drama and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the same.
Does Abrsm have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abrsm. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Abrsm?: Abrsm's website listed in our register data is http://www.abrsm.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Abrsm registered as a charity?: Abrsm was entered on the register on 6 August 2012.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.