--- title: "Besses Boys' Band — check charity number 1205158 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Besses Boys' Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205158. Education/training charity based in Bury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/besses-boys-band retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:42:39.445Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Besses Boys' Band is a registered charity (number 1205158) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £16,022 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Besses Boys' Band? Registered charity number 1205158 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bury Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £16,022 Website [www.bessesboysband.com](http://www.bessesboysband.com/) ## What does Besses Boys' Band do? The objects and aims of the charity are to promote, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of brass band music in all its aspects by public performance or otherwise, including the training and education of brass players. ## What causes is Besses Boys' Band registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Besses Boys' Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Besses Boys' 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=besses-boys-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bessesboysband.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Besses Boys' Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Besses Boys' Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205158) 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 Besses Boys' Band's charity number? Besses Boys' Band's charity number is 1205158. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205158? Search 1205158 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 Besses Boys' Band do? The objects and aims of the charity are to promote, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of brass band music in all its aspects by public performance or otherwise, including the training and education of brass players. Does Besses Boys' Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Besses Boys' 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 Besses Boys' Band? Besses Boys' Band's website is http://www.bessesboysband.com — 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/1205158).