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title: "Dunston Silver Band — check charity number 1160462 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dunston Silver Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160462. Education/training charity based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dunston-silver-band
retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:15:39.386Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dunston Silver Band is a registered charity (number 1160462) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £11,339 (year ending 2025-04-04). 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 Dunston Silver Band?

Registered charity number

1160462

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-04)

£11,339

Website

[www.dunstonsilverband.co.uk](http://www.dunstonsilverband.co.uk/)

## What does Dunston Silver Band do?

Dunston Silver Band is a brass band based in Dunston in Gateshead, which performs in the Second Section in the North of England area. We rehearse twice-weekly and perform regularly at local events, concerts and contests. We also run a youth band, and through this offer free tuition, fun educational activities and use of instruments to any individual wishing to learn to play.

## What causes is Dunston Silver Band registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dunston Silver Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dunston Silver Band 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dunston Silver Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dunston Silver Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160462) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Dunston Silver Band's charity number?

Dunston Silver Band's charity number is 1160462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160462?

Search 1160462 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 Dunston Silver Band do?

Dunston Silver Band is a brass band based in Dunston in Gateshead, which performs in the Second Section in the North of England area. We rehearse twice-weekly and perform regularly at local events, concerts and contests. We also run a youth band, and through this offer free tuition, fun educational activities and use of instruments to any individual wishing to learn to play.

Does Dunston Silver Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunston Silver Band. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Dunston Silver Band?

Dunston Silver Band's website is http://www.dunstonsilverband.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 2026-07-31,
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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1160462).