--- title: "Farndon & District Brass Band — check charity number 517994 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Farndon & District Brass Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517994. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tilston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/farndon-district-brass-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:54:26.141Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Farndon & District Brass Band is a registered charity (number 517994) 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 £8,083 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Farndon & District Brass Band? Registered charity number 517994 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tilston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,083 Website [www.farndonband.org.uk](http://www.farndonband.org.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Farndon & District Brass 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) ## 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=farndon-district-brass-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.farndonband.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Farndon & District Brass Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Farndon & District Brass Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517994) 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 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 is http://www.farndonband.org.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/517994).