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title: "Fleetville Swing Band — check charity number 1170472 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Fleetville Swing Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170472. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in St Albans. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fleetville-swing-band
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:40:38.804Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Fleetville Swing Band is a registered charity (number 1170472) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £8,388 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Fleetville Swing Band?

Registered charity number

1170472

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

St Albans

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£8,388

Website

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

## What does Fleetville Swing Band do?

Fleetville Swing Band is a friendly, welcoming band with adult players of all ages who enjoy playing swing, jazz and big band music. We comprise both professional and amateur musicians from the St Albans area. Our vision is that community bonds can be strengthened by making music together. We perform about once a month and always try to support local charity events, free of charge.

## What causes is Fleetville Swing Band registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fleetville Swing Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fleetville Swing 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Fleetville Swing Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. Fleetville Swing Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170472) 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 Fleetville Swing Band's charity number?

Fleetville Swing Band's charity number is 1170472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170472?

Search 1170472 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 Fleetville Swing Band do?

Fleetville Swing Band is a friendly, welcoming band with adult players of all ages who enjoy playing swing, jazz and big band music. We comprise both professional and amateur musicians from the St Albans area. Our vision is that community bonds can be strengthened by making music together. We perform about once a month and always try to support local charity events, free of charge.

Does Fleetville Swing Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fleetville Swing 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 Fleetville Swing Band?

Fleetville Swing Band's website is http://www.fleetvilleswingband.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/1170472).