--- title: "Flixton Band — check charity number 1142856 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Flixton Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142856. Education/training charity based in Urmston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/flixton-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:29:01.438Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Flixton Band is a registered charity (number 1142856) 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 £20,999 (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 Flixton Band? Registered charity number 1142856 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Urmston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,999 Website [www.flixtonband.org.uk](http://www.flixtonband.org.uk/) ## What does Flixton Band do? We are a brass band and give concerts locally and regionally and also play for many community groups including local churches and lead the local carnival procession. We also perform at civic events including Remembrance Sunday. In April 2013 we started a community band to encourage people to play brass instruments. This has 30 members aged between 7 and 80. We have also started up a learners group ## What causes is Flixton Band registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Flixton Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Flixton 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=flixton-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.flixtonband.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Flixton Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Flixton Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142856) 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 Flixton Band's charity number? Flixton Band's charity number is 1142856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142856? Search 1142856 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 Flixton Band do? We are a brass band and give concerts locally and regionally and also play for many community groups including local churches and lead the local carnival procession. We also perform at civic events including Remembrance Sunday. In April 2013 we started a community band to encourage people to play brass instruments. This has 30 members aged between 7 and 80. We have also started up a learners group Does Flixton Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Flixton 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 Flixton Band? Flixton Band's website is http://www.flixtonband.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/1142856).