Lostwithiel Town Band
Analysis
Lostwithiel Town Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in June 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Lostwithiel Town Band reported income of £14k and spending of £8,225, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £1,166 to £14k (+1136%), an average of +88% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 510%. Over the whole period it spent 74% 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, Lostwithiel Town Band sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wylye Village Hall (£14k), Ashwell Village Museum (£14k) and Tillingham St Nicholas Primary School Parent Teachers Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity aims to enhance the development and musical education of all its members; whether children, young adults and adults. The charity offers appropriate musical education for all members, in accordance with the 2010 equalities act. The charity takes part in many community activities, bringing music to public, private and civic events and bringing musical enjoyment to the wider community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wylye Village Hall | Wiltshire | £14k |
| Ashwell Village Museum | Herts | £14k |
| Tillingham St Nicholas Primary School Parent Teachers Association | Essex | £14k |
| The Parson Woodforde Society | Nottingham | £14k |