Friends of Scarr Bandstand
Analysis
Friends of Scarr Bandstand is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coleford. It was registered in January 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of Scarr Bandstand reported income of £94k and spending of £102k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £14k to £94k (+569%), an average of +61% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 362%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Friends of Scarr Bandstand sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps (R.d.t.c) (£94k), The Crown Wharf Theatre (£94k) and Ferryside Social Enterprise Group (£94k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To maintain Scarr Bandstand as a site of local heritage, recreation, culture and education withoutdistinction of political, religious or other opinions for the public benefit of the Forest of Dean. To promote wide ranging free to attend, and paid for, cultural activities at Scarr Bandstand for the public benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps (R.d.t.c) | Romford | £94k |
| The Crown Wharf Theatre | Staffordshire | £94k |
| Ferryside Social Enterprise Group | Ferryside | £94k |
| Wivelsfield Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity | Haywards Heath | £94k |