--- title: "Music in Hospitals and Care — check charity number SC038864 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Music in Hospitals and Care a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038864. the advancement of health charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/music-in-hospitals-and-care-sc retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:08:11.066Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Music in Hospitals and Care is a registered charity (number SC038864) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £824,849 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Music in Hospitals and Care? Registered charity number SC038864 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £824,849 Website [www.mihc.org.uk](http://www.mihc.org.uk/) ## What does Music in Hospitals and Care do? The charity's objects ('Objects') are the relief of physical or mental sickness and the preservation and protection of health by the use of high quality music as a therapeutic agent. ## What causes is Music in Hospitals and Care registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Music in Hospitals and Care yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Music in Hospitals and Care 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=music-in-hospitals-and-care-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mihc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Music in Hospitals and Care a legitimate charity? Yes. Music in Hospitals and Care is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038864) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Music in Hospitals and Care's charity number? Music in Hospitals and Care's charity number is SC038864. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038864? Search SC038864 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Music in Hospitals and Care do? The charity's objects ('Objects') are the relief of physical or mental sickness and the preservation and protection of health by the use of high quality music as a therapeutic agent. Does Music in Hospitals and Care have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Music in Hospitals and Care. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Music in Hospitals and Care? Music in Hospitals and Care's website is http://www.mihc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038864).