Olney Brass Band
Analysis
Olney Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Olney. It was registered in April 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Olney Brass Band reported income of £15k and spending of £14k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,213 to £15k (+135%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 107% 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, Olney Brass Band sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% 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 Sandwell University of the Third Age (£15k), Clapham-Cum-Newby Village Hall (£15k) and Bowsden Village Hall (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. Promote the awareness, education and practise of brass band music through accomplished and development ensembles, particularly for students of brass instruments.2. Offer free access to ensemble playing for local under 18's and full time students.3. Promote brass band playing and music by visiting local schools, colleges, etc., public performances and charity concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwell University of the Third Age | West Bromwich | £15k |
| Clapham-Cum-Newby Village Hall | North Yorkshire | £15k |
| Bowsden Village Hall | Berwick Upon Tweed | £15k |
| The Hedingham Singers | Halstead | £15k |