Is Croydon Youth Music Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Croydon Youth Music Association as a registered charity (number 277862) 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 Croydon Youth Music Association's charity number?

Croydon Youth Music Association's charity number is 277862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 277862?

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Does Croydon Youth Music Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Youth Music Association. 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 Croydon Youth Music Association?

Croydon Youth Music Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Croydon Youth Music Association previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Croydon Youth Music Association: Croydon Music Centres Association.

When was Croydon Youth Music Association registered as a charity?

Croydon Youth Music Association was entered on the register on 6 June 1979.

Registered charity · No. 277862

Croydon Youth Music Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Croydon Youth Music Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Croydon Youth Music Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £5,043
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £6,593
Registered charity number: 277862
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Croydon Youth Music Association (number 277862) 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 Croydon Youth Music Association do?

The objects of the Association are to advance the education of students in Croydon by supporting the work of Croydon Music and Arts (formerly the Croydon Music Service) in running youth orchestras, music groups and other activities to support youth music in Croydon.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Croydon Youth Music Association

Answers Croydon Youth Music Association 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Croydon Youth Music Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 June 1979
Previous names on the register: Croydon Music Centres Association
Where it says it operates: Croydon · Surrey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; 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 Croydon Youth Music Association registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Croydon Youth Music Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Croydon Youth Music Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Croydon Youth Music Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon Youth Music Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Croydon Youth Music Association as a registered charity (number 277862) 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 Croydon Youth Music Association's charity number?: Croydon Youth Music Association's charity number is 277862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 277862?: Search 277862 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 Croydon Youth Music Association do?: The objects of the Association are to advance the education of students in Croydon by supporting the work of Croydon Music and Arts (formerly the Croydon Music Service) in running youth orchestras, music groups and other activities to support youth music in Croydon.
Does Croydon Youth Music Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Youth Music Association. 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 Croydon Youth Music Association?: Croydon Youth Music Association 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 Croydon Youth Music Association?: The register does not record Croydon Youth Music Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Croydon Youth Music Association previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Croydon Youth Music Association: Croydon Music Centres Association.
When was Croydon Youth Music Association registered as a charity?: Croydon Youth Music Association was entered on the register on 6 June 1979.

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.