Hitchin Band
Hitchin Band is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, disability, based in Luton.
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What are the key facts about Hitchin Band?
- Registered charity number
- 1188221
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Luton
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £26,164
- Website
- www.hitchinband.co.uk
What does Hitchin Band do?
Advancing the art of music in Hitchin and surrounding area for public benefit by: Offering training and coaching to brass musicians of all ages to enable them to play to a standard ready for public performance and to develop their musical abilities; Performing public concerts of varied and informative programmes; Collaborating with other groups and individuals to enhance the offering to audiences.
What causes is Hitchin Band registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hitchin Band a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Hitchin Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188221) 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 Hitchin Band's charity number?
- Hitchin Band's charity number is 1188221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1188221?
- Search 1188221 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 Hitchin Band do?
- Advancing the art of music in Hitchin and surrounding area for public benefit by: Offering training and coaching to brass musicians of all ages to enable them to play to a standard ready for public performance and to develop their musical abilities; Performing public concerts of varied and informative programmes; Collaborating with other groups and individuals to enhance the offering to audiences.
- Does Hitchin Band have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hitchin 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 Hitchin Band?
- Hitchin Band's website is http://www.hitchinband.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.