Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bournemouth Carnival Band is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
Bournemouth Carnival Band (number 293383) 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 Bournemouth Carnival Band do?
Education of the public in the arts of sciences of music, with particular reference to music presented by marching bands together with an element of comedy, by means of concerts and other activities to which the public has access. Also to provide opportunities for those persons wishing to learn to play a musical instrument within the marching brass/woodwind range. The band also supports other char
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bournemouth Carnival Band
Answers Bournemouth Carnival Band gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Bournemouth Carnival Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Bournemouth Carnival Band's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England · France
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.
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 Bournemouth Carnival Band registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
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Is Bournemouth Carnival Band a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bournemouth Carnival Band as a registered charity (number 293383) 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 Bournemouth Carnival Band's charity number?
Bournemouth Carnival Band's charity number is 293383. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 293383?
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What does Bournemouth Carnival Band do?
Education of the public in the arts of sciences of music, with particular reference to music presented by marching bands together with an element of comedy, by means of concerts and other activities to which the public has access. Also to provide opportunities for those persons wishing to learn to play a musical instrument within the marching brass/woodwind range. The band also supports other char
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How can I donate to Bournemouth Carnival Band?
Bournemouth Carnival Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.bcband.co.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 Bournemouth Carnival Band?
The register records Bournemouth Carnival Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Bournemouth Carnival Band's trustees paid?
Bournemouth Carnival Band's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bournemouth Carnival Band registered as a charity?
Bournemouth Carnival Band was entered on the register on 17 February 1986.