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Registered charity · No. 1197832Tilehurst

Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Tilehurst.

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Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band is a registered charity (number 1197832) 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. Its latest reported income was £12,367 (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 Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band?

Registered charity number
1197832
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Tilehurst
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£12,367

What does Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band do?

The charity is considered the oldest musical institution in Reading, Berkshire with a history that dates to 1899. It has always aimed to support any member of the public, including young people, who can play a brass band instrument and wishes to join. Particularly those members of the public who demonstrate a positive attitude, approach, and team commitment to the art of brass band music making.

What causes is Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Spring Gardens Brass 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band a legitimate charity?
Yes. Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197832) 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 Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band's charity number?
Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band's charity number is 1197832. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1197832?
Search 1197832 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 Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band do?
The charity is considered the oldest musical institution in Reading, Berkshire with a history that dates to 1899. It has always aimed to support any member of the public, including young people, who can play a brass band instrument and wishes to join. Particularly those members of the public who demonstrate a positive attitude, approach, and team commitment to the art of brass band music making.
Does Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Spring Gardens Brass 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 Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band?
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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.