--- title: "Abingdon Town Band — check charity number 1161749 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Abingdon Town Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161749. Education/training charity based in Thirtover. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/abingdon-town-band retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:00:57.679Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Abingdon Town Band is a registered charity (number 1161749) 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 £6,641 (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 Abingdon Town Band? Registered charity number 1161749 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thirtover Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,641 Website [abingdonband.com](http://abingdonband.com/) ## What does Abingdon Town Band do? Voluntary Brass Band ## What causes is Abingdon Town Band registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Abingdon Town Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Abingdon Town 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=abingdon-town-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://abingdonband.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Abingdon Town Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Abingdon Town Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161749) 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 Abingdon Town Band's charity number? Abingdon Town Band's charity number is 1161749. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161749? Search 1161749 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 Abingdon Town Band do? Voluntary Brass Band Does Abingdon Town Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abingdon Town 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 Abingdon Town Band? Abingdon Town Band's website is http://abingdonband.com/ — 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/1161749).