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title: "Bingham Community Big Band — check charity number 1211642 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bingham Community Big Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211642. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Cogley Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bingham-community-big-band
retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:52:01.179Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bingham Community Big Band is a registered charity (number 1211642) 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. 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 Bingham Community Big Band?

Registered charity number

1211642

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Cogley Lane

## What does Bingham Community Big Band do?

Bingham Community Big Band is a rehearsing and performing big band with a focus on creating opportunities for young players to develop their playing and performance skills alongside more experienced musicians. We intend to keep the tradition of big band playing alive in the Bingham area for those of have enjoyed this for many years but also to reach out to a new younger audience.

## What causes is Bingham Community Big Band registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bingham Community Big Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bingham Community Big 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bingham Community Big Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bingham Community Big Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211642) 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 Bingham Community Big Band's charity number?

Bingham Community Big Band's charity number is 1211642. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1211642?

Search 1211642 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 Bingham Community Big Band do?

Bingham Community Big Band is a rehearsing and performing big band with a focus on creating opportunities for young players to develop their playing and performance skills alongside more experienced musicians. We intend to keep the tradition of big band playing alive in the Bingham area for those of have enjoyed this for many years but also to reach out to a new younger audience.

Does Bingham Community Big Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bingham Community Big 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 Bingham Community Big Band?

Bingham Community Big Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1211642).