--- title: "Bedford Town Band — check charity number 1173181 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedford Town Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173181. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Great Barford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-town-band retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:30:10.443Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedford Town Band is a registered charity (number 1173181) 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 £27,166 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bedford Town Band? Registered charity number 1173181 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Great Barford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £27,166 Website [bedfordtownband.org](https://bedfordtownband.org/) ## What does Bedford Town Band do? Brass Band ## What causes is Bedford Town Band registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Town Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford 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=bedford-town-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bedfordtownband.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedford Town Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedford Town Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173181) 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 Bedford Town Band's charity number? Bedford Town Band's charity number is 1173181. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173181? Search 1173181 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 Bedford Town Band do? Brass Band Does Bedford Town Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford 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 Bedford Town Band? Bedford Town Band's website is https://bedfordtownband.org/ — 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/1173181).