Bradwell Silver Band
Analysis
Bradwell Silver Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newport Pagnell. It was registered in September 2022, 4 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Bradwell Silver Band reported income of £20k and spending of £8,509, leaving 57% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from October 2023 to September 2025, income grew from £11k to £20k (+77%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 81% 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, Bradwell Silver Band 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 Bookham Light Operatic Society (£20k), Worstead Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers (£20k) and Princes Risborough & District University of the Third Age (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Bradwell Silver Band has operated in Milton Keynes since 1901, offering brass band tuition and performances for the community. The band supports individuals new to brass banding, and established musicians through individual tuition and group rehearsals, as well as performing at a range of community events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bookham Light Operatic Society | Addlestone | £20k |
| Worstead Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers | Dilham North Wlasham | £20k |
| Princes Risborough & District University of the Third Age | Buckinghamshire | £20k |
| Pembroke College Oxford JCR Art Collection Fund | Oxford | £20k |