--- title: "Durnovaria Silver Band Trust — check charity number 1156408 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Durnovaria Silver Band Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156408. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Whitchurch Canonicorum. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/durnovaria-silver-band-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:12:39.395Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Durnovaria Silver Band Trust is a registered charity (number 1156408) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £24,023 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Durnovaria Silver Band Trust? Registered charity number 1156408 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Whitchurch Canonicorum Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £24,023 ## What does Durnovaria Silver Band Trust do? The promotion of brass band playing, through entertaining the public and encouraging people to learn to play a brass instrument. It particularly supports bodies such as Dorchester Town and Dorset Councils, for Remembrance Day commemoration and the like.A subsidiary, but important, aim is to make Durnovaria Band Hall available to other groups, specifically in the world of the arts and culture. ## What causes is Durnovaria Silver Band Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Durnovaria Silver Band Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Durnovaria Silver Band Trust 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=durnovaria-silver-band-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Durnovaria Silver Band Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Durnovaria Silver Band Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156408) 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 Durnovaria Silver Band Trust's charity number? Durnovaria Silver Band Trust's charity number is 1156408. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156408? Search 1156408 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 Durnovaria Silver Band Trust do? The promotion of brass band playing, through entertaining the public and encouraging people to learn to play a brass instrument. It particularly supports bodies such as Dorchester Town and Dorset Councils, for Remembrance Day commemoration and the like.A subsidiary, but important, aim is to make Durnovaria Band Hall available to other groups, specifically in the world of the arts and culture. Does Durnovaria Silver Band Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Durnovaria Silver Band Trust. 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 Durnovaria Silver Band Trust? Durnovaria Silver Band Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1156408).