Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 288885
Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £0
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £3,040
- Registered charity number
- 288885
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- 91 David Murray John Tower
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians (number 288885) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians do?
The charity exists to secure the future of young musicians in Swindon Wiltshire and the surrounding area. The charity provides support to young musicians and values access to music for all young people from all backgrounds.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians
Answers Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Youth Music Swindon
- Previous names on the register
- Friends of Swindon Young Musicians Association
- Where it says it operates
- Swindon
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians as a registered charity (number 288885) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians's charity number?
- Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians's charity number is 288885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 288885?
- Search 288885 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 Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians do?
- The charity exists to secure the future of young musicians in Swindon Wiltshire and the surrounding area. The charity provides support to young musicians and values access to music for all young people from all backgrounds.
- Does Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians. 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 Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians?
- Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians?
- The register does not record Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians: Friends of Swindon Young Musicians Association.
- When was Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians registered as a charity?
- Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians was entered on the register on 23 March 1984.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.