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title: "The Blewbury and District Brass Band — check charity number 1161561 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Blewbury and District Brass Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161561. Education/training charity based in Bohams Road Car park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-blewbury-and-district-brass-band
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:41:15.023Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Blewbury and District Brass Band is a registered charity (number 1161561) 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 £5,275 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Blewbury and District Brass Band?

Registered charity number

1161561

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bohams Road Car park

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£5,275

Website

[blewburybrassband.org.uk](http://blewburybrassband.org.uk/)

## What does The Blewbury and District Brass Band do?

The band plays at local events including fetes, concerts, special events and church services.

## What causes is The Blewbury and District Brass Band registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Blewbury and District Brass Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Blewbury and District 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Blewbury and District Brass Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Blewbury and District Brass Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161561) 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 The Blewbury and District Brass Band's charity number?

The Blewbury and District Brass Band's charity number is 1161561. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1161561?

Search 1161561 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 The Blewbury and District Brass Band do?

The band plays at local events including fetes, concerts, special events and church services.

Does The Blewbury and District Brass Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Blewbury and District 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 The Blewbury and District Brass Band?

The Blewbury and District Brass Band's website is http://blewburybrassband.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/1161561).