--- title: "Alan Bush Music Trust — check charity number 1065049 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alan Bush Music Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1065049. Education/training charity based in Histon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alan-bush-music-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:57:47.520Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alan Bush Music Trust is a registered charity (number 1065049) 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 £600 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Alan Bush Music Trust? Registered charity number 1065049 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Histon Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £600 Website [www.alanbushtrust.org.uk](http://www.alanbushtrust.org.uk/) ## What does Alan Bush Music Trust do? We fund prizes at the Royal Academy of Music; make grants to support concerts and/or CDs including performance of the music of Alan Bush and provide musical scores. ## What causes is Alan Bush Music Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alan Bush Music Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alan Bush Music Trust 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=alan-bush-music-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.alanbushtrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alan Bush Music Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Alan Bush Music Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1065049) 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 Alan Bush Music Trust's charity number? Alan Bush Music Trust's charity number is 1065049. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1065049? Search 1065049 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 Alan Bush Music Trust do? We fund prizes at the Royal Academy of Music; make grants to support concerts and/or CDs including performance of the music of Alan Bush and provide musical scores. Does Alan Bush Music Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alan Bush Music Trust. 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 Alan Bush Music Trust? Alan Bush Music Trust's website is http://www.alanbushtrust.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/1065049).