--- title: "Forest of Dean Brass — charity 1197059" description: "Forest of Dean Brass (charity 1197059). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forest-of-dean-brass retrieved: 2026-09-23T10:48:32.971Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forest of Dean Brass is listed as a registered charity (number 1197059) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £20,836 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Forest of Dean Brass? Registered charity number 1197059 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Cannop Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,836 Website [forestofdeanbrass.org](http://forestofdeanbrass.org/) ## What does Forest of Dean Brass do? In all cases for public benefit to provide, advance, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art of music, in particular Brass Band music, in all its aspects by provision of training in and playing of musical instruments, practice, preparation and presentation of public performances and similar activities and in such other ways as the Charity Trustees shall from time to tim ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. 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 Forest of Dean Brass registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest of Dean Brass yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest of Dean Brass 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Forest of Dean Brass? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=forest-of-dean-brass&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://forestofdeanbrass.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forest of Dean Brass a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Forest of Dean Brass as a registered charity (number 1197059) 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 Forest of Dean Brass's charity number? Forest of Dean Brass's charity number is 1197059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197059? Search 1197059 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 Forest of Dean Brass do? In all cases for public benefit to provide, advance, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art of music, in particular Brass Band music, in all its aspects by provision of training in and playing of musical instruments, practice, preparation and presentation of public performances and similar activities and in such other ways as the Charity Trustees shall from time to tim Does Forest of Dean Brass have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest of Dean Brass. 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 Forest of Dean Brass? Forest of Dean Brass's website listed in our register data is http://forestofdeanbrass.org. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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/charity-details/?regId=1197059&subId=0).