Is National Youth Jazz Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists National Youth Jazz Association as a registered charity (number 274580) 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 National Youth Jazz Association's charity number?

National Youth Jazz Association's charity number is 274580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 274580?

Search 274580 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 National Youth Jazz Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Youth Jazz Association. 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 National Youth Jazz Association?

National Youth Jazz Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.nyjo.org.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 National Youth Jazz Association registered as a charity?

National Youth Jazz Association was entered on the register on 11 November 1977.

Registered charity · No. 274580

National Youth Jazz Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

National Youth Jazz Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about National Youth Jazz Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 274580
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Fireworks Factory
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.nyjo.org.uk

Quick answer

National Youth Jazz Association (number 274580) 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 National Youth Jazz Association do?

Providing the opportunity for young people to come and hear Big Band Music and learn to play jazz in participation with other musicians, through weekly rehearsals in Central London and workshops in schools throughout the U.K.WEF 1.4.19, such activities have passed to sister charity, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra Limited (274578) and activity within this charity has ceased.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Youth Jazz Association

Answers National Youth Jazz Association 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 does not record National Youth Jazz Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 November 1977
Also known as: Nyja
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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.

What causes is National Youth Jazz Association registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for National Youth Jazz Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Youth Jazz Association. 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 National Youth Jazz Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is National Youth Jazz Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists National Youth Jazz Association as a registered charity (number 274580) 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 National Youth Jazz Association's charity number?: National Youth Jazz Association's charity number is 274580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 274580?: Search 274580 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 National Youth Jazz Association do?: Providing the opportunity for young people to come and hear Big Band Music and learn to play jazz in participation with other musicians, through weekly rehearsals in Central London and workshops in schools throughout the U.K.WEF 1.4.19, such activities have passed to sister charity, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra Limited (274578) and activity within this charity has ceased.
Does National Youth Jazz Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Youth Jazz Association. 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 National Youth Jazz Association?: National Youth Jazz Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.nyjo.org.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 National Youth Jazz Association?: The register does not record National Youth Jazz Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was National Youth Jazz Association registered as a charity?: National Youth Jazz Association was entered on the register on 11 November 1977.

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.