--- title: "Academy of St Martin in the Fields — check charity number 289294 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Academy of St Martin in the Fields a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289294. Education/training charity based in Soho. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/academy-of-st-martin-in-the-fields retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:39:38.155Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Academy of St Martin in the Fields is a registered charity (number 289294) 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 £4,571,748 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Academy of St Martin in the Fields? Registered charity number 289294 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Soho Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,571,748 Website [www.asmf.org](http://www.asmf.org/) ## What does Academy of St Martin in the Fields do? The principal activities of the charity during the year were the promotion and advancement of musical education for public benefit, and the support of the practice and performance of chamber orchestra music by the giving of public concerts. ## What causes is Academy of St Martin in the Fields registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Academy of St Martin in the Fields yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Academy of St Martin in the Fields 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=academy-of-st-martin-in-the-fields&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.asmf.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Academy of St Martin in the Fields a legitimate charity? Yes. Academy of St Martin in the Fields is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289294) 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 Academy of St Martin in the Fields's charity number? Academy of St Martin in the Fields's charity number is 289294. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 289294? Search 289294 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 Academy of St Martin in the Fields do? The principal activities of the charity during the year were the promotion and advancement of musical education for public benefit, and the support of the practice and performance of chamber orchestra music by the giving of public concerts. Does Academy of St Martin in the Fields have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Academy of St Martin in the Fields. 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 Academy of St Martin in the Fields? Academy of St Martin in the Fields's website is http://www.asmf.org — 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/289294).