The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (number 292182) 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 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music do?
ABRSM motivates musical achievement through internationally recognised examination and assessment of students, professional development of teachers and provision of published resources and online learning via its websites, apps and audio and video resources. ABRSM makes significant donations towards music education each year including scholarships to the four Royal Schools of Music.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Answers The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's highest-paid staff paid?
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports 27 employees paid more than £60,000, including 10 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £200,001–£250,000 (3 employees).
Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£200,001–£250,000
3
£150,001–£200,000
2
£130,001–£140,000
1
£120,001–£130,000
2
£110,001–£120,000
1
£100,001–£110,000
1
£90,001–£100,000
3
£80,001–£90,000
3
£70,001–£80,000
8
£60,001–£70,000
3
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's money come from?
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music reported £51m total income for the year ending 31 January 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £42m (83%), trading and fundraising events £7.2m (14%), investments £1.3m (3%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£42m · 83%
Trading and fundraising events£7.2m · 14%
Investments£1.3m · 3%
Other income£231k · 0%
Does The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 292182. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music yet?
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Is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music as a registered charity (number 292182) 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 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's charity number?
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's charity number is 292182. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 292182?
Search 292182 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 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music do?
ABRSM motivates musical achievement through internationally recognised examination and assessment of students, professional development of teachers and provision of published resources and online learning via its websites, apps and audio and video resources. ABRSM makes significant donations towards music education each year including scholarships to the four Royal Schools of Music.
Does The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music?
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's website listed in our register data is http://www.abrsm.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.
How much is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports 27 employees paid more than £60,000, including 10 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £200,001–£250,000 (3 employees). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's money come from?
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music reported £51m total income for the year ending 31 January 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £42m (83%), trading and fundraising events £7.2m (14%), investments £1.3m (3%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music?
The register does not record The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's trustees paid?
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music registered as a charity?
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music was entered on the register on 23 July 1985. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01926395).