Ocean Brass
Analysis
Ocean Brass is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in July 2006, 20 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 provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Ocean Brass reported income of £13k and spending of £10k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £3,514 to £13k (+278%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Ocean Brass sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dalwood Village Hall (£13k), Catbrook and District Memorial Hall (£13k) and Ensemble Cambrica (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Ocean Brass are based in Southampton and operate in the immediate area around the city and in southern Hampshire. We are a brass band offering an opportunity for any brass players in the local community to come and play in a friendly and informal atmosphere. We also provide entertainment for the local community in which we live and work by playing at outdoor events and giving concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dalwood Village Hall | Devon | £13k |
| Catbrook and District Memorial Hall | Chepstow | £13k |
| Ensemble Cambrica | Pontyclun | £13k |
| Highworth Evening Women's Institute | Devizes | £13k |