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title: "Unibrass Foundation — check charity number 1159359 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Unibrass Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159359. Education/training charity based in Unit 12. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/unibrass-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:19:02.448Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Unibrass Foundation is a registered charity (number 1159359) 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. Its latest reported income was £74,369 (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 Unibrass Foundation?

Registered charity number

1159359

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Unit 12

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£74,369

Website

[www.unibrass.co.uk](http://www.unibrass.co.uk/)

## What does Unibrass Foundation do?

To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art of the brass band movement, especially at universities. This is done primarily by organising the annual UniBrass Championships, offering support to existing university ensembles, and encouraging the creation of new university bands.

## What causes is Unibrass Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Unibrass Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Unibrass Foundation 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 Unibrass Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Unibrass Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159359) 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 Unibrass Foundation's charity number?

Unibrass Foundation's charity number is 1159359. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1159359?

Search 1159359 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 Unibrass Foundation do?

To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art of the brass band movement, especially at universities. This is done primarily by organising the annual UniBrass Championships, offering support to existing university ensembles, and encouraging the creation of new university bands.

Does Unibrass Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unibrass Foundation. 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 Unibrass Foundation?

Unibrass Foundation's website is http://www.unibrass.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/1159359).