--- title: "Lancaster City Brass — check charity number 1172081 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lancaster City Brass a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172081. Education/training charity based in Carnforth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lancaster-city-brass retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:20:33.072Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lancaster City Brass is a registered charity (number 1172081) 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 £8,483 (year ending 2025-01-11). 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 Lancaster City Brass? Registered charity number 1172081 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Carnforth Latest income (year ending 2025-01-11) £8,483 Website [WWW.LANCASTERCITYBRASS.COM](http://www.lancastercitybrass.com/) ## What does Lancaster City Brass do? 1. The promotion of the art of brass band music for the public benefit of people living in Lancaster and the surrounding area, including the supporting of and participation in community events, festivals and celebrations. 2. ?To advance the education of the general public in the playing of brass band music, by the provision of a learner band and a main band. ## What causes is Lancaster City Brass registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lancaster City Brass yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lancaster City 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=lancaster-city-brass&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lancastercitybrass.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lancaster City Brass a legitimate charity? Yes. Lancaster City Brass is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172081) 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 Lancaster City Brass's charity number? Lancaster City Brass's charity number is 1172081. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172081? Search 1172081 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 Lancaster City Brass do? 1. The promotion of the art of brass band music for the public benefit of people living in Lancaster and the surrounding area, including the supporting of and participation in community events, festivals and celebrations. 2. ?To advance the education of the general public in the playing of brass band music, by the provision of a learner band and a main band. Does Lancaster City Brass have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lancaster City 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 Lancaster City Brass? Lancaster City Brass's website is http://WWW.LANCASTERCITYBRASS.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/1172081).