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title: "Newport Borough Band — check charity number 518649 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Newport Borough Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518649. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Magor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newport-borough-band
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:45:55.270Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Newport Borough Band is a registered charity (number 518649) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £13,372 (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 Newport Borough Band?

Registered charity number

518649

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Magor

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£13,372

Website

[www.newportboroughbrass.org.uk](http://www.newportboroughbrass.org.uk/)

## What does Newport Borough Band do?

Newport Borough Brass is a traditional British brass band. The Band, as its name suggests is based in Newport, Gwent in South East Wales where it operates. The Band has a very professional outlook and plays at local fetes, concerts, private and public functions, in addition the Band is a contesting band and is currently in the 2nd Section nationally and in the 2nd section in Wales.

## What causes is Newport Borough Band registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newport Borough Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newport Borough 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Newport Borough Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. Newport Borough Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518649) 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 Newport Borough Band's charity number?

Newport Borough Band's charity number is 518649. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 518649?

Search 518649 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 Newport Borough Band do?

Newport Borough Brass is a traditional British brass band. The Band, as its name suggests is based in Newport, Gwent in South East Wales where it operates. The Band has a very professional outlook and plays at local fetes, concerts, private and public functions, in addition the Band is a contesting band and is currently in the 2nd Section nationally and in the 2nd section in Wales.

Does Newport Borough Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newport Borough 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 Newport Borough Band?

Newport Borough Band's website is http://www.newportboroughbrass.org.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](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/518649).