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title: "Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band — check charity number 1212721 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212721. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Darlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aycliffe-and-brancepeth-band
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:50.737Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band is a registered charity (number 1212721) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band?

Registered charity number

1212721

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Darlington

Website

[e-voice.org.uk/abband](https://e-voice.org.uk/abband/)

## What does Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band do?

Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band is a brass band for players of all ages and abilities who want to play in a friendly atmosphere. We are very much a community band and enjoy entertaining audiences with our mix of traditional and popular music.

## What causes is Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aycliffe and Brancepeth 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 Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212721) 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 Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band's charity number?

Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band's charity number is 1212721. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212721?

Search 1212721 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 Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band do?

Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band is a brass band for players of all ages and abilities who want to play in a friendly atmosphere. We are very much a community band and enjoy entertaining audiences with our mix of traditional and popular music.

Does Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aycliffe and Brancepeth 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 Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band?

Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band's website is https://e-voice.org.uk/abband/ — 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/1212721).