--- title: "Gislingham Silver Band — check charity number 1177898 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gislingham Silver Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177898. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in The Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gislingham-silver-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:35:38.407Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gislingham Silver Band is a registered charity (number 1177898) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £1,275 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Gislingham Silver Band? Registered charity number 1177898 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,275 Website [www.gislinghamsilverband.com](http://www.gislinghamsilverband.com/) ## What does Gislingham Silver Band do? Gislingham Silver Band is a village community band. We encourage all ages and abilities to join us. We play for approximately 25 events a year including 2 Remembrance Day parades, Village Fetes, Garden parties and church services. ## What causes is Gislingham Silver Band registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gislingham Silver Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gislingham Silver 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=gislingham-silver-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gislinghamsilverband.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gislingham Silver Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Gislingham Silver Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177898) 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 Gislingham Silver Band's charity number? Gislingham Silver Band's charity number is 1177898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177898? Search 1177898 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 Gislingham Silver Band do? Gislingham Silver Band is a village community band. We encourage all ages and abilities to join us. We play for approximately 25 events a year including 2 Remembrance Day parades, Village Fetes, Garden parties and church services. Does Gislingham Silver Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gislingham Silver 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 Gislingham Silver Band? Gislingham Silver Band's website is http://www.gislinghamsilverband.com — 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/1177898).