Keys of Change CIO (number 1166756) 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 Keys of Change CIO do?
In autumn 2018 Keys of Change CIO took over the work performed up to then by Keys of Change (registered no. 1141861). We continue to provide musical education for young people living in poverty or in difficult circumstances anywhere in the world.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Keys of Change CIO
Answers Keys of Change CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 records Keys of Change CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Keys of Change CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Ecuador · Greece · India · Japan · Peru · Russia · Sierra Leone · Uganda
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.
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 Keys of Change CIO registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Keys of Change CIO yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Keys of Change CIO.
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The register data used for this profile lists Keys of Change CIO as a registered charity (number 1166756) 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 Keys of Change CIO's charity number?
Keys of Change CIO's charity number is 1166756. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Keys of Change CIO do?
In autumn 2018 Keys of Change CIO took over the work performed up to then by Keys of Change (registered no. 1141861). We continue to provide musical education for young people living in poverty or in difficult circumstances anywhere in the world.
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How can I donate to Keys of Change CIO?
Keys of Change CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.keysofchange.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Keys of Change CIO?
The register records Keys of Change CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Keys of Change CIO's trustees paid?
Keys of Change CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Keys of Change CIO registered as a charity?
Keys of Change CIO was entered on the register on 26 April 2016.