--- title: "City of Oxford Silver Band — check charity number 1168043 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City of Oxford Silver Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168043. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in The Bandhall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-oxford-silver-band retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:59:52.340Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City of Oxford Silver Band is a registered charity (number 1168043) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £32,516 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 City of Oxford Silver Band? Registered charity number 1168043 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Bandhall Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £32,516 Website [www.cosb.co.uk](http://www.cosb.co.uk/) ## What does City of Oxford Silver Band do? RUNNING BANDS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS (SENIOR, TRAINING, BEGINNERS AND RECEPTION) TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY MUSIC, PROVIDING TUITION AND GUIDANCE TO HELP PLAYERS DEVELOP. ENCOURAGING NEW MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. PERFORMING AT CONCERTS AND LOCAL EVENTS. ## What causes is City of Oxford Silver Band registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Oxford Silver Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Oxford Silver 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=city-of-oxford-silver-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cosb.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City of Oxford Silver Band a legitimate charity? Yes. City of Oxford Silver Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168043) 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 City of Oxford Silver Band's charity number? City of Oxford Silver Band's charity number is 1168043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168043? Search 1168043 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 City of Oxford Silver Band do? RUNNING BANDS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS (SENIOR, TRAINING, BEGINNERS AND RECEPTION) TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY MUSIC, PROVIDING TUITION AND GUIDANCE TO HELP PLAYERS DEVELOP. ENCOURAGING NEW MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. PERFORMING AT CONCERTS AND LOCAL EVENTS. Does City of Oxford Silver Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Oxford Silver 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 City of Oxford Silver Band? City of Oxford Silver Band's website is http://www.cosb.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/1168043).