City of Bath Brass Band
Analysis
City of Bath Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Melksham. It was registered in April 1983, 43 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.
In the financial year ending December 2024, City of Bath Brass Band reported income of £12k and spending of £14k, spending 121% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £8,816 to £12k (+31%), an average of +9.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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, City of Bath Brass Band 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 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lions Part (£12k), Brentwood Arts Council (£12k) and Friends of Brough School (£12k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The City Of Bath Brass Band aims to promote and develop brass band music for the enjoyment of the public and the satisfaction of its skilled amateur musicians. This is achieved by taking part in contests and the presentation of public concerts. Our training band exists for players of all ages and abilities to gain experience and find their musical feet before joining the band proper.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lions Part | London | £12k |
| Brentwood Arts Council | Essex | £12k |
| Friends of Brough School | Brough | £12k |
| Forty Green Community Hall Trust | Buckinghamshire | £12k |