Is British Youth Band Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Youth Band Association as a registered charity (number 277591) 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 British Youth Band Association's charity number?

British Youth Band Association's charity number is 277591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 277591?

Search 277591 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.

Does British Youth Band Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Youth Band Association. 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 British Youth Band Association?

British Youth Band Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.byba.online. 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.

When was British Youth Band Association registered as a charity?

British Youth Band Association was entered on the register on 1 May 1979.

Registered charity · No. 277591

British Youth Band Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Youth Band Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about British Youth Band Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £504
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £2,586
Registered charity number: 277591
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Drighlington
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.byba.online

Quick answer

British Youth Band Association (number 277591) 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 British Youth Band Association do?

To educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and science of music in relation to Youth Bands.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Youth Band Association

Answers British Youth Band Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 British Youth Band Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 May 1979
Also known as: Byba
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 British Youth Band Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Youth Band Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Youth Band Association. 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to British Youth Band Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Youth Band Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Youth Band Association as a registered charity (number 277591) 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 British Youth Band Association's charity number?: British Youth Band Association's charity number is 277591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 277591?: Search 277591 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 British Youth Band Association do?: To educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and science of music in relation to Youth Bands.
Does British Youth Band Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Youth Band Association. 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 British Youth Band Association?: British Youth Band Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.byba.online. 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 British Youth Band Association?: The register does not record British Youth Band Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Youth Band Association registered as a charity?: British Youth Band Association was entered on the register on 1 May 1979.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.