--- title: "Forest of Dean Brass — check charity number 1197059 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forest of Dean Brass a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197059. Education/training charity based in Cannop Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forest-of-dean-brass retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:07:54.560Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forest of Dean Brass is a registered charity (number 1197059) 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. Its latest reported income was £20,836 (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 Forest of Dean Brass? Registered charity number 1197059 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cannop Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,836 Website [forestofdeanbrass.org](http://forestofdeanbrass.org/) ## What does Forest of Dean Brass do? In all cases for public benefit to provide, advance, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art of music, in particular Brass Band music, in all its aspects by provision of training in and playing of musical instruments, practice, preparation and presentation of public performances and similar activities and in such other ways as the Charity Trustees shall from time to tim ## What causes is Forest of Dean Brass registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest of Dean Brass yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest of Dean Brass 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=forest-of-dean-brass&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://forestofdeanbrass.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forest of Dean Brass a legitimate charity? Yes. Forest of Dean Brass is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197059) 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 Forest of Dean Brass's charity number? Forest of Dean Brass's charity number is 1197059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197059? Search 1197059 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 Forest of Dean Brass do? In all cases for public benefit to provide, advance, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art of music, in particular Brass Band music, in all its aspects by provision of training in and playing of musical instruments, practice, preparation and presentation of public performances and similar activities and in such other ways as the Charity Trustees shall from time to tim Does Forest of Dean Brass have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest of Dean Brass. 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 Forest of Dean Brass? Forest of Dean Brass's website is http://forestofdeanbrass.org — 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/1197059).