Home Countries United Kingdom Education The National Federation Of Music Societies
The National Federation Of Music Societies logo

The National Federation Of Music Societies

London, Scotland Reg: SC038849 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to The National Federation Of Music Societies

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
39
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About The National Federation Of Music Societies

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The objects for which the Association is established are: I (a) To maintain, improve and advance education by promoting the art and practice and public performance of music throughout the United Kingdom and in other countries. As ancillary to the foregoing object which is hereby declared to be the principal object of the Association and for the purpose only of furthering such object, and in so far only as such things may be done by a body of persons formed for charitable purposes only, to …

Founded
Headquarters
London, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The National Federation Of Music Societies has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The National Federation Of Music Societies is a registered education nonprofit based in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is SC038849. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.

The National Federation Of Music Societies's official registration number is SC038849, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The National Federation Of Music Societies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The National Federation Of Music Societies is located in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, The National Federation Of Music Societies has £1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The National Federation Of Music Societies is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The National Federation Of Music Societies is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The objects for which the Association is established are: I (a) To maintain, improve and advance education by promoting the art and practice and public performance of music throughout the United Kingdom and in other countries. As ancillary to the foregoing object which is hereby declared to be the principal object of the Association and for the purpose only of furthering such object, and in so far only as such things may be done by... The National Federation Of Music Societies is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

The National Federation Of Music Societies is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC038849.

You can verify The National Federation Of Music Societies in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to The National Federation Of Music Societies directly through its donation page (https://www.makingmusic.org.uk/about-us/support-us). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to The National Federation Of Music Societies are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The National Federation Of Music Societies is based in London in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The National Federation Of Music Societies was first registered in 2007, making it approximately 19 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
Source: oscr (FY2024) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
20
Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2020
OSCR

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
See all cause areas in United Kingdom

Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about The National Federation Of Music Societies

What is The National Federation Of Music Societies?
The National Federation Of Music Societies is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The objects for which the Association is established are: I (a) To maintain, improve and advance education by promoting the art and practice and public performance of music throughout the United Kingdom and in other countries. As ancillary to the foregoing object which is hereby declared to be the principal object of the Association and for the purpose only of furthering such object, and in so far only as such things may be done by a body of persons formed for charitable purposes only, to do all or any of the following things, namely: (b) To provide a central and national organisation or federation of societies established for the promotion of the study, practice or performance of music throughout the United Kingdom or in any other Countries the constitutions of which societies prohibit the division of their profits or assets among their members (hereinafter called 'Music Societies') and to provide or arrange for the regional or district association or federation of Music Societies and generally to do all things which may be considered appropriate, necessary or calculated to secure co-operation and mutual assistance between music societies (or those established within any particular region or district). (c) To publish or promote or arrange for the publication of calendars of concerts promoted by music societies or by music societies established within any particular region or district, and to obtain publicity for the same, and to publish lists of members of the Association, and to circulate such information as may be thought desirable by means of a periodical journal of the Association or by the occasional publication of transactions or other papers or by both these methods or by any other methods. (d) To arrange for the exchange between music societies of catalogues of music or of music libraries in their possession, and to disseminate amongst music societies information in regard to all matters affecting such music societies in such manner an
When was The National Federation Of Music Societies founded?
The National Federation Of Music Societies was founded in 2007.
Where is The National Federation Of Music Societies located?
Headquartered in London, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The National Federation Of Music Societies's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M.
Is The National Federation Of Music Societies trustworthy?
The National Federation Of Music Societies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The National Federation Of Music Societies's registration number?
Registration: SC038849 (United Kingdom).
What is The National Federation Of Music Societies's website?
https://www.makingmusic.org.uk
Are donations to The National Federation Of Music Societies tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.