Is Barrow Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Barrow Band as a registered charity (number 700879) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Barrow Band's charity number?

Barrow Band's charity number is 700879. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 700879?

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Does Barrow Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barrow 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 Barrow Band?

Barrow Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.barrow-band.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Barrow Band previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Barrow Band: The Barrow Concert Band.

When was Barrow Band registered as a charity?

Barrow Band was entered on the register on 18 November 1988.

Registered charity · No. 700879

Barrow Band

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Barrow Band is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Barrow Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,544
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,210
Registered charity number: 700879
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Station Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.barrow-band.co.uk

Quick answer

Barrow Band (number 700879) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Barrow Band do?

TEACHING PERSONS OF ALL AGES TO PLAY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS.PUBLIC PERFORMANCES INCLUDING CONTESTS AND CONCERTS.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Barrow Band

Answers Barrow Band gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Barrow Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 November 1988
Previous names on the register: The Barrow Concert Band
Where it says it operates: North Lincolnshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Barrow Band registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Barrow Band yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Barrow Band. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barrow Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Barrow Band as a registered charity (number 700879) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Barrow Band's charity number?: Barrow Band's charity number is 700879. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 700879?: Search 700879 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 Barrow Band do?: TEACHING PERSONS OF ALL AGES TO PLAY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS.PUBLIC PERFORMANCES INCLUDING CONTESTS AND CONCERTS.
Does Barrow Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barrow 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 Barrow Band?: Barrow Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.barrow-band.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Barrow Band?: The register does not record Barrow Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Barrow Band previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Barrow Band: The Barrow Concert Band.
When was Barrow Band registered as a charity?: Barrow Band was entered on the register on 18 November 1988.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.