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title: "British Youth Band Association — check charity number 277591 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is British Youth Band Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277591. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Drighlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-youth-band-association
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:14.207Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

British Youth Band Association is a registered charity (number 277591) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £504 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 British Youth Band Association?

Registered charity number

277591

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Drighlington

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£504

Website

[www.byba.online](http://www.byba.online/)

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Youth Band Association 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.byba.online/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is British Youth Band Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. British Youth Band Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277591) 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 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 is http://www.byba.online — 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/277591).