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title: "Barnes Concert Band — check charity number 279245 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Barnes Concert Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279245. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barnes-concert-band
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:59:50.210Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Barnes Concert Band is a registered charity (number 279245) 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. Its latest reported income was £11,833 (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 Barnes Concert Band?

Registered charity number

279245

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£11,833

Website

[barnesconcert.band](https://barnesconcert.band/)

## What does Barnes Concert Band do?

Concert Band performing in the local area

## What causes is Barnes Concert Band registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barnes Concert Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barnes Concert 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Barnes Concert Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. Barnes Concert Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279245) 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 Barnes Concert Band's charity number?

Barnes Concert Band's charity number is 279245. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 279245?

Search 279245 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 Barnes Concert Band do?

Concert Band performing in the local area

Does Barnes Concert Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barnes Concert 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 Barnes Concert Band?

Barnes Concert Band's website is https://barnesconcert.band/ — 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/279245).