Shepherd Brass Band
Analysis
Shepherd Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in February 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, 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 December 2025, Shepherd Brass Band reported income of £79k and spending of £58k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £49k to £79k (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 64%. 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, Shepherd Brass Band sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Magnificat (£79k), Centre for Performance Research Limited (£79k) and Kidderminster Choral Society (£78k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To be of pleasure and assistance to the local and wider community.To encourage, teach and develop people both musically and socially, free of charge.To provide an inclusive and welcoming social environment that is open to all, irrespective of gender, sexuality, financial circumstances, background, ethnicity, disabilities or religion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Magnificat | Oxford | £79k |
| Centre for Performance Research Limited | Aberystwyth | £79k |
| Kidderminster Choral Society | Worcester | £78k |
| The Classic Boat Centre Trust | Cowes | £79k |