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title: "Abrsm — check charity number SC043343 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Abrsm a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043343. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/abrsm
retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:18:52.123Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Abrsm is a registered charity (number SC043343) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £50,899,000 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Abrsm?

Registered charity number

SC043343

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£50,899,000

Website

[www.abrsm.org](http://www.abrsm.org/)

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Abrsm 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Abrsm a legitimate charity?

Yes. Abrsm is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043343) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.abrsm.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC043343).