The Oldham Band (Lees)
Analysis
The Oldham Band (Lees) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oldham. It was registered in February 2023, 3 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Oldham Band (Lees) reported income of £82k and spending of £79k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from October 2023 to October 2025, income grew from £34k to £82k (+140%), an average of +55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 1398%. 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, The Oldham Band (Lees) sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Off West End Plays & Playwrights Ltd (£82k), University of the Third Age Lancaster and Morecambe (£82k) and The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides the opportunity for people to learn to play a musical instrument. When they reach the required standard, they are given the opportunity to perform in a brass band alongside other talented musicians. The members of the band compete in contests against the top brass bands in the country. In addition, the band performs concerts for the local community and other organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Off West End Plays & Playwrights Ltd | London | £82k |
| University of the Third Age Lancaster and Morecambe | Lancaster | £82k |
| The Royal Theatrical Support Trust | London | £82k |
| The Tolkien Society | Bicester | £82k |