Cathays Brass
Analysis
Cathays Brass is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cynan Close. It was registered in November 2020, 6 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 March 2026, Cathays Brass reported income of £20k and spending of £22k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £4,918 to £20k (+297%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 177%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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, Cathays Brass sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% 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 Chinnor Village Hall (£20k), Cowfold Women's Evening Institute (£20k) and Lancaster Singers (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are an inclusive ensemble who work to develop the skills of any Brass musician in Cathays. We can often be seen keeping community music alive through creating social rehearsal and performance opportunities across Cardiff.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chinnor Village Hall | Oxfordshire | £20k |
| Cowfold Women's Evening Institute | West Sussex | £20k |
| Lancaster Singers | Preston | £20k |
| Audley Male Voice Choir | Cheshire | £20k |