Is Farndon & District Brass Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Farndon & District Brass Band as a registered charity (number 517994) 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 Farndon & District Brass Band's charity number?

Farndon & District Brass Band's charity number is 517994. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517994?

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Does Farndon & District Brass Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Farndon & District Brass 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 Farndon & District Brass Band?

Farndon & District Brass Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.farndonband.org.uk. 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.

What was Farndon & District Brass Band previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Farndon & District Brass Band: Farndon and District Brass Band; Farndon Band.

When was Farndon & District Brass Band registered as a charity?

Farndon & District Brass Band was entered on the register on 11 November 1986.

Registered charity · No. 517994

Farndon & District Brass Band

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Farndon & District Brass Band is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Farndon & District Brass Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,083
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,042
Registered charity number: 517994
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Tilston
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.farndonband.org.uk

Quick answer

Farndon & District Brass Band (number 517994) 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 Farndon & District Brass Band do?

Provides opportunities for persons to learn or advance their playing of a brass or other instrument. Provides tuition by the running of a Junior Band and the loan of instruments. Giving public performances to assist the fund raising of other organisations.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Farndon & District Brass Band

Answers Farndon & District Brass Band gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Farndon & District Brass Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 November 1986
Previous names on the register: Farndon and District Brass Band; Farndon Band
Where it says it operates: Wirral · Cheshire East · Denbighshire · Flintshire · Wrexham · Halton · Cheshire West & Chester

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.

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.

What causes is Farndon & District Brass Band registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Farndon & District Brass Band yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Farndon & District Brass Band. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Farndon & District Brass Band?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farndon & District Brass Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Farndon & District Brass Band as a registered charity (number 517994) 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 Farndon & District Brass Band's charity number?: Farndon & District Brass Band's charity number is 517994. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 517994?: Search 517994 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 Farndon & District Brass Band do?: Provides opportunities for persons to learn or advance their playing of a brass or other instrument. Provides tuition by the running of a Junior Band and the loan of instruments. Giving public performances to assist the fund raising of other organisations.
Does Farndon & District Brass Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Farndon & District Brass 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 Farndon & District Brass Band?: Farndon & District Brass Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.farndonband.org.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Farndon & District Brass Band?: The register does not record Farndon & District Brass Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Farndon & District Brass Band previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Farndon & District Brass Band: Farndon and District Brass Band; Farndon Band.
When was Farndon & District Brass Band registered as a charity?: Farndon & District Brass Band was entered on the register on 11 November 1986.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.