--- title: "Stowmarket Concert Band — check charity number 290209 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stowmarket Concert Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290209. Education/training charity based in Bacton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stowmarket-concert-band retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:13:14.299Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stowmarket Concert Band is a registered charity (number 290209) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £7,313 (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 Stowmarket Concert Band? Registered charity number 290209 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bacton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,313 Website [www.stowmarketconcertband.org.uk](http://www.stowmarketconcertband.org.uk/) ## What does Stowmarket Concert Band do? PROMOTING/PROVIDING MUSICAL EDUCATION TO YOUNG PEOPLE, PERFORMING AND PROMOTING MUSIC WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. ## What causes is Stowmarket Concert Band registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stowmarket Concert Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stowmarket Concert 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=stowmarket-concert-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stowmarketconcertband.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stowmarket Concert Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Stowmarket Concert Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290209) 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 Stowmarket Concert Band's charity number? Stowmarket Concert Band's charity number is 290209. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290209? Search 290209 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 Stowmarket Concert Band do? PROMOTING/PROVIDING MUSICAL EDUCATION TO YOUNG PEOPLE, PERFORMING AND PROMOTING MUSIC WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. Does Stowmarket Concert Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stowmarket Concert 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 Stowmarket Concert Band? Stowmarket Concert Band's website is http://www.stowmarketconcertband.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/290209).