The St Dennis Band
Analysis
The St Dennis Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in St Austell. It was registered in July 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The St Dennis Band reported income of £65k and spending of £72k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £26k to £65k (+148%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 69%. 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, The St Dennis Band sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Welwyn/Hatfield U3a (£65k), Purbeck Film Festival (£65k) and Alltwalis Village Hall (£65k).
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
The objects of the charity are primarily to advance public education in brass band music, in particular by encouraging musical training and the giving of musical programmes in public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn/Hatfield U3a | Welwyn Garden City | £65k |
| Purbeck Film Festival | Swanage | £65k |
| Alltwalis Village Hall | Wales | £65k |
| Junction 4 Productions | Blackpool | £65k |