Is The Band Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Band Trust as a registered charity (number 279802) 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 The Band Trust's charity number?

The Band Trust's charity number is 279802. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 279802?

Search 279802 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 The Band Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Band Trust. 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 The Band Trust?

The Band Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Band Trust registered as a charity?

The Band Trust was entered on the register on 30 May 1980.

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The Band Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Band Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about The Band Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £513,482
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £900,262
Registered charity number: 279802
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bm Box 21444
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

The Band Trust (number 279802) 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 The Band Trust do?

To aid residents of the United Kingdom who are in need of care, whether wholly or partially, including those who are ill, disabled or injured, old and infirm or children with special needs. Such aid will also be given to the providers of care such as Institutions and Homes. Aid will not be given directly to individuals.THE TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Band Trust

Answers The Band Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does The Band Trust's money come from?

The Band Trust reported £513k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £513k (100%).

Investments£513k · 100%

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Band Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

The Band Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for acting as a trustee). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 May 1980
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 The Band Trust registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Band Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Band Trust. 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 The Band Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Band Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Band Trust as a registered charity (number 279802) 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 The Band Trust's charity number?: The Band Trust's charity number is 279802. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 279802?: Search 279802 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 The Band Trust do?: To aid residents of the United Kingdom who are in need of care, whether wholly or partially, including those who are ill, disabled or injured, old and infirm or children with special needs. Such aid will also be given to the providers of care such as Institutions and Homes. Aid will not be given directly to individuals.THE TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING.
Does The Band Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Band Trust. 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 The Band Trust?: The Band Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Where does The Band Trust's money come from?: The Band Trust reported £513k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £513k (100%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Band Trust?: The register does not record The Band Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Band Trust's trustees paid?: The Band Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for acting as a trustee). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was The Band Trust registered as a charity?: The Band Trust was entered on the register on 30 May 1980.

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.