--- title: "Wantage Band — check charity number 1179595 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wantage Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179595. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wantage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wantage-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:50:55.171Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wantage Band is a registered charity (number 1179595) 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. Its latest reported income was £39,355 (year ending 2025-02-08). 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 Wantage Band? Registered charity number 1179595 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wantage Latest income (year ending 2025-02-08) £39,355 ## What does Wantage Band do? Facilitate public education and appreciation of brass band music by providing public workshops and performances in community events, competition and concerts in our local and wider area. ## What causes is Wantage Band registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wantage Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wantage 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=wantage-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wantage Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Wantage Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179595) 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 Wantage Band's charity number? Wantage Band's charity number is 1179595. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179595? Search 1179595 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 Wantage Band do? Facilitate public education and appreciation of brass band music by providing public workshops and performances in community events, competition and concerts in our local and wider area. Does Wantage Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wantage 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 Wantage Band? Wantage Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1179595).