Bristol Samba (number 1165208) 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 Bristol Samba do?
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bristol Samba
Answers Bristol Samba gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 does not record Bristol Samba as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bristol Samba's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
North Somerset · Bath and North East Somerset · South Gloucestershire · Bristol City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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 Bristol Samba registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol Samba yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bristol Samba.
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.
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What should you check before donating to Bristol Samba?
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The register data used for this profile lists Bristol Samba as a registered charity (number 1165208) 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 Bristol Samba's charity number?
Bristol Samba's charity number is 1165208. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1165208?
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What does Bristol Samba do?
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Does Bristol Samba have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol Samba. 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 Bristol Samba?
Bristol Samba's website listed in our register data is http://www.bristolsamba.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 Bristol Samba?
The register does not record Bristol Samba as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bristol Samba's trustees paid?
Bristol Samba's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bristol Samba registered as a charity?
Bristol Samba was entered on the register on 19 January 2016.