Is Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1149477) 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 Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra's charity number?

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra's charity number is 1149477. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1149477?

Search 1149477 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.

Does Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra. 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 Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra?

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.kyjo.co.uk. 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.

When was Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra registered as a charity?

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra was entered on the register on 25 October 2012.

Registered charity · No. 1149477

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £6,799
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £6,587
Registered charity number: 1149477
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sevenoaks
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.kyjo.co.uk

Quick answer

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra (number 1149477) 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 Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra do?

KYJO is a non-profit organisation created to provided talented young musicians with tuition and opportunity to play a mix of modern composition, jazz standards, jazz-rock, jazz-funk and similar big-band jazz. KYJO performs at major venues and festivals, appearing with top names in the jazz world, including Digby Fairweather and its patrons Derek Nash & Steve Waterman.Learn more at www.kyjo.co.uk

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra

Answers Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 records Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 October 2012
Also known as: Kyjo
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.

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.

What causes is Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1149477) 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 Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra's charity number?: Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra's charity number is 1149477. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1149477?: Search 1149477 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 Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra do?: KYJO is a non-profit organisation created to provided talented young musicians with tuition and opportunity to play a mix of modern composition, jazz standards, jazz-rock, jazz-funk and similar big-band jazz. KYJO performs at major venues and festivals, appearing with top names in the jazz world, including Digby Fairweather and its patrons Derek Nash & Steve Waterman.Learn more at www.kyjo.co.uk
Does Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra. 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 Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra?: Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.kyjo.co.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra?: The register records Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra registered as a charity?: Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra was entered on the register on 25 October 2012.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.