--- title: "Crystal Palace Brass Bands — check charity number 1212455 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Crystal Palace Brass Bands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212455. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 28 Beckenham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/crystal-palace-brass-bands retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:49:40.792Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Crystal Palace Brass Bands is a registered charity (number 1212455) 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. 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 Crystal Palace Brass Bands? Registered charity number 1212455 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 28 Beckenham Road ## What causes is Crystal Palace Brass Bands registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Crystal Palace Brass Bands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Crystal Palace Brass Bands 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=crystal-palace-brass-bands&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Crystal Palace Brass Bands a legitimate charity? Yes. Crystal Palace Brass Bands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212455) 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 Crystal Palace Brass Bands's charity number? Crystal Palace Brass Bands's charity number is 1212455. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212455? Search 1212455 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 Crystal Palace Brass Bands do? Crystal Palace Brass Bands is registered with the Charity Commission for: arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details. Does Crystal Palace Brass Bands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crystal Palace Brass Bands. 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 Crystal Palace Brass Bands? Crystal Palace Brass Bands does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1212455).