--- title: "Avon Wind Band Association — check charity number 1165352 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Avon Wind Band Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165352. Education/training charity based in Sodbury Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/avon-wind-band-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:52.220Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Avon Wind Band Association is a registered charity (number 1165352) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £42,913 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Avon Wind Band Association? Registered charity number 1165352 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sodbury Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £42,913 Website [www.avonwindbandassociation.com](http://www.avonwindbandassociation.com/) ## What does Avon Wind Band Association do? Provides musical performances to the public and supports other charitable organisations in fund raising events. Offers the opportunity for any adult to learn to play a wind instrument in a band environment or invites people who have not played a wind instrument for many years to return to music. The charity is sometimes able to provide wind instruments on loan. ## What causes is Avon Wind Band Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Avon Wind Band Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Avon Wind Band Association 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=avon-wind-band-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.avonwindbandassociation.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Avon Wind Band Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Avon Wind Band Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165352) 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 Avon Wind Band Association's charity number? Avon Wind Band Association's charity number is 1165352. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165352? Search 1165352 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 Avon Wind Band Association do? Provides musical performances to the public and supports other charitable organisations in fund raising events. Offers the opportunity for any adult to learn to play a wind instrument in a band environment or invites people who have not played a wind instrument for many years to return to music. The charity is sometimes able to provide wind instruments on loan. Does Avon Wind Band Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Avon Wind Band Association. 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 Avon Wind Band Association? Avon Wind Band Association's website is http://www.avonwindbandassociation.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/1165352).