Penkhull Village Brass
Analysis
Penkhull Village Brass is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stoke-On-Trent. It was registered in September 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, 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 March 2026, Penkhull Village Brass reported income of £20k and spending of £18k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £11k to £20k (+75%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 234%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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, Penkhull Village Brass sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wickham Market Village Hall (£20k), The Shaldon Festival (£20k) and Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public in the art of brass band music. To develop public appreciation in the said art by the presentation of concerts and similar activities. To promote and provide educational and training opportunities for new brass and percussion instrumentalists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wickham Market Village Hall | Suffolk | £20k |
| The Shaldon Festival | Devon | £20k |
| Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra | Suffolk | £20k |
| Snibston Heritage Trust | Leicestershire | £20k |