--- title: "Bournemouth Carnival Band — check charity number 293383 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bournemouth Carnival Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293383. Education/training charity based in Bournemouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bournemouth-carnival-band retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:42:28.360Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bournemouth Carnival Band is a registered charity (number 293383) 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 £10,438 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bournemouth Carnival Band? Registered charity number 293383 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bournemouth Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £10,438 Website [www.bcband.co.uk](http://www.bcband.co.uk/) ## 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 ## What causes is Bournemouth Carnival Band registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bournemouth Carnival Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bournemouth Carnival 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=bournemouth-carnival-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bcband.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bournemouth Carnival Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Bournemouth Carnival Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293383) 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 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? Search 293383 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 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 Does Bournemouth Carnival Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bournemouth Carnival 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 Bournemouth Carnival Band? Bournemouth Carnival Band's website is http://www.bcband.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/293383).