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title: "Bletchington Silver Band — check charity number 1097498 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bletchington Silver Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097498. Education/training charity based in Bletchingdon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bletchington-silver-band
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:58:21.718Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bletchington Silver Band is a registered charity (number 1097498) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £6,890 (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 Bletchington Silver Band?

Registered charity number

1097498

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bletchingdon

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£6,890

Website

[www.bletchingtonsilverband.co.uk](http://www.bletchingtonsilverband.co.uk/)

## What does Bletchington Silver Band do?

Bletchington Prize Band operates from the Bletchington Village Hall.The charity promotes Brass band music and education for the community.

## What causes is Bletchington Silver Band registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bletchington Silver Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bletchington Silver 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bletchington Silver Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bletchington Silver Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097498) 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 Bletchington Silver Band's charity number?

Bletchington Silver Band's charity number is 1097498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1097498?

Search 1097498 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 Bletchington Silver Band do?

Bletchington Prize Band operates from the Bletchington Village Hall.The charity promotes Brass band music and education for the community.

Does Bletchington Silver Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bletchington Silver 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 Bletchington Silver Band?

Bletchington Silver Band's website is http://www.bletchingtonsilverband.co.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/1097498).