Michelmersh Silver Band
Analysis
Michelmersh Silver Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Tytherley. It was registered in January 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Michelmersh Silver Band reported income of £19k and spending of £15k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £10k to £19k (+79%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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, Michelmersh Silver Band sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Arts Society Portsdown (£19k), Chardstock Community Hall Trust (£19k) and Swindon Community Library Trust CIO (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of instruments and training in the playing of Brass and Percussion Instruments to any member who requires it.To encourage and train young musiciansTo provide public performances and concerts and to offer its services from time to time to charitable organisations for a reduced fee or freely depending on the circumstances.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Arts Society Portsdown | Hampshire | £19k |
| Chardstock Community Hall Trust | Axminster | £19k |
| Swindon Community Library Trust CIO | Wiltshire | £19k |
| The Matterdale School Foundation | Carlisle | £19k |