Burbage Band (Buxton)
Analysis
Burbage Band (Buxton) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buxton. It was registered in February 1989, 37 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 human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Burbage Band (Buxton) reported income of £27k and spending of £38k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £22k to £27k (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 174%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Burbage Band (Buxton) sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lawrence House Museum (£27k), Furness University of the Third Age (U3a) (£27k) and Haydock Male Voice Choir (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The playing of brass band music as a source of entertainment, teaching, interest and as a means of allowing other bodies to make money from our efforts. Teaching of all ages music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence House Museum | Launceston | £27k |
| Furness University of the Third Age (U3a) | Ulverston | £27k |
| Haydock Male Voice Choir | Warrington | £27k |
| East Lane Theatre Club | Wembley | £27k |