Burry Port Town Band
Analysis
Burry Port Town Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dyfed. It was registered in March 1978, 48 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 and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Burry Port Town Band reported income of £17k and spending of £12k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £17k to £17k (-1.2%), an average of -0.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Burry Port Town Band sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Chipping Norton Music Festival (£17k), The Capricorn Singers (£17k) and Nonesuch Orchestra (£17k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Burry Port Town Band is a traditional brass band located in Burry Port. The band was founded in 1896 and has a rich and proud history. The band organises a number of concerts, fundraising events and also supports community & charitable organisations across South Wales and relies on donations and money raised. We also have a Junior Band.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Chipping Norton Music Festival | Oxfordshire | £17k |
| The Capricorn Singers | Thornton-Cleveleys | £17k |
| Nonesuch Orchestra | London | £17k |
| Isca Ensemble | Devon | £17k |