--- title: "Bollington Brass Band — check charity number 1202302 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bollington Brass Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202302. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Wellington Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bollington-brass-band retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:23:32.292Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bollington Brass Band is a registered charity (number 1202302) 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 £12,642 (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 Bollington Brass Band? Registered charity number 1202302 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wellington Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,642 Website [www.bollingtonbrass.com](https://www.bollingtonbrass.com/) ## What does Bollington Brass Band do? To promote, improve, develop and maintain public appreciation of brass band music, by the delivery of public concerts, musician personal development and support of local causes and initiatives in and around Bollington, Cheshire. ## What causes is Bollington Brass Band registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bollington Brass Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bollington Brass 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? 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=bollington-brass-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bollingtonbrass.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bollington Brass Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Bollington Brass Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202302) 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 Bollington Brass Band's charity number? Bollington Brass Band's charity number is 1202302. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202302? Search 1202302 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 Bollington Brass Band do? To promote, improve, develop and maintain public appreciation of brass band music, by the delivery of public concerts, musician personal development and support of local causes and initiatives in and around Bollington, Cheshire. Does Bollington Brass Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bollington 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 Bollington Brass Band? Bollington Brass Band's website is https://www.bollingtonbrass.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/1202302).