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title: "Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society — check charity number 1023409 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1023409. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Caerphilly. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedwas-trethomas-and-machen-band-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:45:47.422Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society is a registered charity (number 1023409) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £14,627 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society?

Registered charity number

1023409

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Caerphilly

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£14,627

Website

[btmband.wales](http://btmband.wales/)

## What does Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society do?

To provide tuition to young people (and older) in the creative art of playing brass instruments, to promote the brass band to an increasingly wider audience. To support other charitable organisations through music.

## What causes is Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society 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 Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1023409) 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 Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society's charity number?

Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society's charity number is 1023409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1023409?

Search 1023409 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 Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society do?

To provide tuition to young people (and older) in the creative art of playing brass instruments, to promote the brass band to an increasingly wider audience. To support other charitable organisations through music.

Does Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society. 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 Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society?

Bedwas Trethomas and Machen Band Society's website is http://btmband.wales — 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/1023409).