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title: "West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band — check charity number 1188218 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188218. Education/training charity based in Evesham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-midlands-fire-service-pipe-band
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:55:42.993Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band is a registered charity (number 1188218) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,075 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band?

Registered charity number

1188218

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Evesham

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£1,075

Website

[www.wmfspipeband.net](http://www.wmfspipeband.net/)

## What does West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band do?

We aim to advance the education and appreciation of the public in music and music performance particularly Scottish Pipe Band music for residents of all ages and backgrounds within the West Midlands and surrounding areas by developing skills and competences in playing pipes and drums and by playing together at events and concerts.

## What causes is West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Midlands Fire Service Pipe 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188218) 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 West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band's charity number?

West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band's charity number is 1188218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1188218?

Search 1188218 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 West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band do?

We aim to advance the education and appreciation of the public in music and music performance particularly Scottish Pipe Band music for residents of all ages and backgrounds within the West Midlands and surrounding areas by developing skills and competences in playing pipes and drums and by playing together at events and concerts.

Does West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Midlands Fire Service Pipe 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 West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band?

West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band's website is http://www.wmfspipeband.net — 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/1188218).