--- title: "Blues and Roots Ensemble — check charity number 1192545 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blues and Roots Ensemble a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192545. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wimbledon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blues-and-roots-ensemble retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:46:05.566Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blues and Roots Ensemble is a registered charity (number 1192545) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £22,808 (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 Blues and Roots Ensemble? Registered charity number 1192545 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wimbledon Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £22,808 Website [www.bluesandrootsensemble.com](http://www.bluesandrootsensemble.com/) ## What does Blues and Roots Ensemble do? The objects of the CIO are to advance the art of music for the public benefit, and to promote, sustain and increase individual and collective knowledge of music (in particular through jazz and improvisation) - including but not limited to the music of Charles Mingus - by providing public performances, educational workshops and other such means as the organisation, through its board of trustees. ## What causes is Blues and Roots Ensemble registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blues and Roots Ensemble yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blues and Roots Ensemble 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=blues-and-roots-ensemble&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bluesandrootsensemble.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blues and Roots Ensemble a legitimate charity? Yes. Blues and Roots Ensemble is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192545) 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 Blues and Roots Ensemble's charity number? Blues and Roots Ensemble's charity number is 1192545. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192545? Search 1192545 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 Blues and Roots Ensemble do? The objects of the CIO are to advance the art of music for the public benefit, and to promote, sustain and increase individual and collective knowledge of music (in particular through jazz and improvisation) - including but not limited to the music of Charles Mingus - by providing public performances, educational workshops and other such means as the organisation, through its board of trustees. Does Blues and Roots Ensemble have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blues and Roots Ensemble. 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 Blues and Roots Ensemble? Blues and Roots Ensemble's website is http://www.bluesandrootsensemble.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/1192545).