The Lyme Regis Town Band
Analysis
The Lyme Regis Town Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in October 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Lyme Regis Town Band reported income of £15k and spending of £11k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £1,251 to £15k (+1132%), an average of +87% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 477%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, The Lyme Regis Town Band sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tilstock Village Hall (£15k), The Lady Crosthwaite Bequest (£15k) and The D & Ap Family Charitable Trust (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The band welcomes musicians of all ages and abilities. Funds are raised from public performances/concerts and via donations to cover overheads. It also supports local charities and organisations in their fund-raising activities by playing free of charge eg RNLI, British Legion, school events, etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tilstock Village Hall | Shropshire | £15k |
| The Lady Crosthwaite Bequest | Cleveland | £15k |
| The D & Ap Family Charitable Trust | Dawlish | £15k |
| Rotary Club of Brandon and District Trust Fund | Suffolk | £15k |