--- title: "Ncbf — charity 1111790 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Ncbf (charity 1111790): income £47,242 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ncbf retrieved: 2026-10-06T18:14:49.553Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1111790Charitable company N # Ncbf Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Ncbf is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.ncbf.info/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1111790&subId=0) Work at Ncbf? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ncbf&type=claim&name=Ncbf) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Ncbf? Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30 £47,242 Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30 £45,763 Registered charity number 1111790 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Shirley Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.ncbf.info](http://www.ncbf.info/) Quick answer Ncbf (number 1111790) 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 Ncbf do? To advance the education of the public in the appreciation of band music and in particular the education and training of people in the playing of band instruments. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ncbf Answers Ncbf gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Ncbf's highest-paid staff paid? Ncbf's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Ncbf as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Ncbf's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 24 October 2005 Company number [05315734](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05315734) (Companies House) Also known as National Concert Band Festival Previous names on the register Ncbf Trading Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Ncbf registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ncbf yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ncbf. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Ncbf? - 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 submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ncbf&type=claim&name=Ncbf) [Visit charity website](http://www.ncbf.info/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ncbf a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Ncbf as a registered charity (number 1111790) 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 Ncbf's charity number? Ncbf's charity number is 1111790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1111790? Search 1111790 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 Ncbf do? To advance the education of the public in the appreciation of band music and in particular the education and training of people in the playing of band instruments. Does Ncbf have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ncbf. 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 Ncbf? Ncbf's website listed in our register data is http://www.ncbf.info. 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. How much is Ncbf's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Ncbf's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ncbf? The register does not record Ncbf as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Ncbf's trustees paid? Ncbf's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Ncbf previously called? The register lists this previous name for Ncbf: Ncbf Trading. When was Ncbf registered as a charity? Ncbf was entered on the register on 24 October 2005. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05315734). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=1111790&subId=0).