Is Wareham Town Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wareham Town Band as a registered charity (number 1088005) 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 Wareham Town Band's charity number?

Wareham Town Band's charity number is 1088005. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1088005?

Search 1088005 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 Wareham Town Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wareham Town Band. 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 Wareham Town Band?

Wareham Town Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.warehamtownband.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 Wareham Town Band registered as a charity?

Wareham Town Band was entered on the register on 14 August 2001.

Registered charity · No. 1088005

Wareham Town Band

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Wareham Town Band 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 Wareham Town Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,865
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,693
Registered charity number: 1088005
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Poole
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.warehamtownband.co.uk

Quick answer

Wareham Town Band (number 1088005) 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 Wareham Town Band do?

Play a mixture of music at a variety of local events and for local organisations

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wareham Town Band

Answers Wareham Town Band 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 Wareham Town Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 August 2001
Where it says it operates: Dorset

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Wareham Town Band registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wareham Town Band yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wareham Town Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wareham Town Band as a registered charity (number 1088005) 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 Wareham Town Band's charity number?: Wareham Town Band's charity number is 1088005. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1088005?: Search 1088005 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 Wareham Town Band do?: Play a mixture of music at a variety of local events and for local organisations
Does Wareham Town Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wareham Town Band. 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 Wareham Town Band?: Wareham Town Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.warehamtownband.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 Wareham Town Band?: The register does not record Wareham Town Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Wareham Town Band registered as a charity?: Wareham Town Band was entered on the register on 14 August 2001.

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.