Amersham Band
Analysis
Amersham Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in July 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Amersham Band reported income of £84k and spending of £63k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £39k to £84k (+117%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 82%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Amersham Band sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Weavers Adventure Playground Association (£84k), The Harwich Festival (£84k) and The Abingdon Music Centre Trust (£84k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Amersham Band encourages participation and enjoyment of music played by a modern brass band, The band serves the local community in Chiltern District and the surrounding area. Various bands and groups are provided for entry level, intermediate and advanced players. The band performs at concerts and at a range of public events. Activities also include rehearsals, open workshops and demonstrations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Adventure Playground Association | London | £84k |
| The Harwich Festival | Dovercourt | £84k |
| The Abingdon Music Centre Trust | Abingdon | £84k |
| U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch | Gloucestershire | £84k |