--- title: "The Tilbury Band — check charity number 1209239 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Tilbury Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209239. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tilbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-tilbury-band retrieved: 2026-08-28T10:27:39.709Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Tilbury Band is a registered charity (number 1209239) 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 £22,654 (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 Tilbury Band? Registered charity number 1209239 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tilbury Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £22,654 Website [TilburyBand.co.uk](http://tilburyband.co.uk/) ## What does The Tilbury Band do? We are a brass band based Dock Road, Tilbury and have been in existence for over 100 years. Currently in the 1st Section of the National Brass Band grading tables we attend at least one contest a year and perform regularly in the Essex area.We fully own our rehearsal hall and welcome anyone that has a reasonable standard of playing to come and make music with us. ## What causes is The Tilbury Band registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Tilbury Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Tilbury 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=the-tilbury-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://tilburyband.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Tilbury Band a legitimate charity? Yes. The Tilbury Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209239) 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 Tilbury Band's charity number? The Tilbury Band's charity number is 1209239. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209239? Search 1209239 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 Tilbury Band do? We are a brass band based Dock Road, Tilbury and have been in existence for over 100 years. Currently in the 1st Section of the National Brass Band grading tables we attend at least one contest a year and perform regularly in the Essex area.We fully own our rehearsal hall and welcome anyone that has a reasonable standard of playing to come and make music with us. Does The Tilbury Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Tilbury 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 Tilbury Band? The Tilbury Band's website is http://TilburyBand.co.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/1209239).