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Craghead Colliery Band is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
Craghead Colliery Band (number 1099777) 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 Craghead Colliery Band do?
To advance the education of the public in the art of Brass Band music and to further the development of public appreciation of said art by the presentation of concerts and such similar activities and to encourage the musical education of all ages by the provision of tuition and training facilities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Craghead Colliery Band
Answers Craghead Colliery Band gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 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 Craghead Colliery Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Craghead Colliery Band's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Sacriston Colliery Band
Where it says it operates
Gateshead · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · South Tyneside · Sunderland · Durham
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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.
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The register data used for this profile lists Craghead Colliery Band as a registered charity (number 1099777) 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.
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Craghead Colliery Band's charity number is 1099777. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Craghead Colliery Band do?
To advance the education of the public in the art of Brass Band music and to further the development of public appreciation of said art by the presentation of concerts and such similar activities and to encourage the musical education of all ages by the provision of tuition and training facilities.
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How can I donate to Craghead Colliery Band?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Craghead Colliery Band?
The register does not record Craghead Colliery Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Craghead Colliery Band's trustees paid?
Craghead Colliery Band's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Craghead Colliery Band previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Craghead Colliery Band: Sacriston Colliery Band.
When was Craghead Colliery Band registered as a charity?
Craghead Colliery Band was entered on the register on 1 October 2003.