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Registered charity · No. 1007807TrustDorchester

The Cerne Abbas Music Festival

The Cerne Abbas Music Festival is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Dorchester.

Quick answer

The Cerne Abbas Music Festival is a registered charity (number 1007807) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £33,939 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1007807
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Dorchester
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£33,939

What the charity does

To present an annual Festival of Chamber Music in the Village of Cerne Abbas, Dorset. The concerts are given by artists of International standing and contain works spanning three centuries. The programmes are designed to be both challenging and entertaining and contain many lesser known works. The Festival is a major musical attractions in the area and has capacity audiences for its concerts.

Registered causes

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cerne Abbas Music Festival 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cerne Abbas Music Festival a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Cerne Abbas Music Festival is a registered charity (number 1007807) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Cerne Abbas Music Festival do?
To present an annual Festival of Chamber Music in the Village of Cerne Abbas, Dorset. The concerts are given by artists of International standing and contain works spanning three centuries. The programmes are designed to be both challenging and entertaining and contain many lesser known works. The Festival is a major musical attractions in the area and has capacity audiences for its concerts.
How can I donate to The Cerne Abbas Music Festival?
The Cerne Abbas Music Festival's website is http://www.cerneabbasmusicfestival.co.uk — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.