Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Blockley Brass Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 296937
Blockley Brass Band
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Blockley Brass Band is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about Blockley Brass Band?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £297
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £773
- Registered charity number
- 296937
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Newbold on Stour
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.blockleybrassband.org.uk
Quick answer
Blockley Brass Band (number 296937) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Blockley Brass Band do?
To advance the education of the public in the appreciation of brass band music and to advance the education and training of young people in the playing of brass band instruments.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Blockley Brass Band
Answers Blockley Brass Band gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Gloucestershire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Blockley Brass Band registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Blockley Brass Band yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Blockley Brass Band. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Blockley Brass Band?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Blockley Brass Band a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Blockley Brass Band as a registered charity (number 296937) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Blockley Brass Band's charity number?
- Blockley Brass Band's charity number is 296937. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 296937?
- Search 296937 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 Blockley Brass Band do?
- To advance the education of the public in the appreciation of brass band music and to advance the education and training of young people in the playing of brass band instruments.
- Does Blockley Brass Band have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blockley Brass 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 Blockley Brass Band?
- Blockley Brass Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.blockleybrassband.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Blockley Brass Band?
- The register does not record Blockley Brass Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Blockley Brass Band registered as a charity?
- Blockley Brass Band was entered on the register on 3 June 1987.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.