--- title: "Friends of Towcester Studio Band — check charity number 1199110 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Towcester Studio Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199110. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Towcester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-towcester-studio-band retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:30:16.852Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Towcester Studio Band is a registered charity (number 1199110) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,413 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Friends of Towcester Studio Band? Registered charity number 1199110 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Towcester Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £7,413 ## What does Friends of Towcester Studio Band do? This is a Friends charity which exists to fundraise for and make grants to Towcester Studio Band, a traditional brass band which was founded in Towcester in 1910. ## What causes is Friends of Towcester Studio Band registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Towcester Studio Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Towcester Studio 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=friends-of-towcester-studio-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Towcester Studio Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Towcester Studio Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199110) 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 Friends of Towcester Studio Band's charity number? Friends of Towcester Studio Band's charity number is 1199110. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199110? Search 1199110 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 Friends of Towcester Studio Band do? This is a Friends charity which exists to fundraise for and make grants to Towcester Studio Band, a traditional brass band which was founded in Towcester in 1910. Does Friends of Towcester Studio Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Towcester Studio 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 Friends of Towcester Studio Band? Friends of Towcester Studio Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1199110).