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title: "City Music Society — check charity number 285985 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is City Music Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285985. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Enfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-music-society
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:30.575Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

City Music Society is a registered charity (number 285985) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £20,882 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 City Music Society?

Registered charity number

285985

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Enfield

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£20,882

Website

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

## What does City Music Society do?

TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

## What causes is City Music Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for City Music Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Music Society 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is City Music Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. City Music Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285985) 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 City Music Society's charity number?

City Music Society's charity number is 285985. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285985?

Search 285985 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 City Music Society do?

TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

Does City Music Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Music Society. 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 City Music Society?

City Music Society's website is http://www.citymusicsociety.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/285985).