Launceston Town Band
Analysis
Launceston Town Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Launceston. It was registered in June 2009, 17 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 December 2025, Launceston Town Band reported income of £43k and spending of £23k, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £21k to £43k (+108%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 91%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Launceston Town Band sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bridget Riley Art Foundation (£43k), Worthing Music and Arts Festival (£43k) and Lanner Community Centre (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Learning and playing brass instruments and percussion. Taking part in civic ceremonies, contests, carnivals and concerts, as well as informal outdoor events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridget Riley Art Foundation | London | £43k |
| Worthing Music and Arts Festival | Worthing | £43k |
| Lanner Community Centre | Cornwall | £43k |
| Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra | Gloucestershire | £44k |