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title: "Birmingham Symphonic Winds — check charity number 1085058 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Birmingham Symphonic Winds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085058. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Hall Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-symphonic-winds
retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:08.191Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Birmingham Symphonic Winds is a registered charity (number 1085058) 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 £11,675 (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 Birmingham Symphonic Winds?

Registered charity number

1085058

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Hall Green

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£11,675

Website

[www.bsw.org.uk](http://www.bsw.org.uk/)

## What does Birmingham Symphonic Winds do?

BSW is a symphonic wind orchestra that stages concerts for the general public in a variety of musical styles and commissions and presents new works where possible in order to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects.

## What causes is Birmingham Symphonic Winds registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Symphonic Winds yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Symphonic Winds 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 Birmingham Symphonic Winds a legitimate charity?

Yes. Birmingham Symphonic Winds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085058) 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 Birmingham Symphonic Winds's charity number?

Birmingham Symphonic Winds's charity number is 1085058. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1085058?

Search 1085058 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 Birmingham Symphonic Winds do?

BSW is a symphonic wind orchestra that stages concerts for the general public in a variety of musical styles and commissions and presents new works where possible in order to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects.

Does Birmingham Symphonic Winds have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Symphonic Winds. 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 Birmingham Symphonic Winds?

Birmingham Symphonic Winds's website is http://www.bsw.org.uk — 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/1085058).