Usk Brass Band
Analysis
Usk Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in January 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Usk Brass Band reported income of £11k and spending of £12k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £3,806 to £11k (+199%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 194%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Usk Brass Band sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids) (£11k), The Tyssul Hall (Otherwise Llandyssul Public Hall) (£11k) and Lancaster City Brass (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education and appreciation of the public in the art and science of brass band music in Usk, Monmouthshire, by enabling members of the community, particularly children, to learn to play brass instruments and providing opportunities for the playing of brass instruments.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids) | London | £11k |
| The Tyssul Hall (Otherwise Llandyssul Public Hall) | Dyfed | £11k |
| Lancaster City Brass | Lancashire | £11k |
| The Tetbury Malthouse Foundation | Gloucestershire | £11k |