Lancaster City Brass
Analysis
Lancaster City Brass is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in March 2017, 9 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Lancaster City Brass reported income of £11k and spending of £9,005, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £6,401 to £11k (+78%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2026, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Lancaster City Brass 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 Goldington Reading and Recreation Room (£11k), Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids) (£11k) and Goole Civic Society (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. The promotion of the art of brass band music for the public benefit of people living in Lancaster and the surrounding area, including the supporting of and participation in community events, festivals and celebrations. 2. ?To advance the education of the general public in the playing of brass band music, by the provision of a learner band and a main band.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Goldington Reading and Recreation Room | Bedfordshire | £11k |
| Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids) | London | £11k |
| Goole Civic Society | Goole | £11k |
| Usk Brass Band | Gwent | £11k |