Ibstock Brick Brass
Analysis
Ibstock Brick Brass is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ilkeston. It was registered in April 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Ibstock Brick Brass reported income of £12k and spending of £11k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £7,598 to £12k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Ibstock Brick Brass sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Boston Choral Society (£12k), Ekivil (£12k) and Sleaford Choral Society (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Performing brass band music to audiences of mixed ages and abilities. Providing tuition for band members and opportunities to extend ability and repertoire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Choral Society | Lincolnshire | £12k |
| Ekivil | London | £12k |
| Sleaford Choral Society | Lincolnshire | £12k |
| The Mount Kelly Choral Society | Devon | £12k |