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Brass Bands England

To maintain, improve and advance the education of the public through the promotion of the practise and performance of brass band music by representing and furthering the interests of the brass band sector in England.

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Activities & Mission

To maintain, improve and advance the education of the public through the promotion of the practise and performance of brass band music by representing and furthering the interests of the brass band sector in England.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£727,797
Latest Expenditure
£844,001

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £491,431
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £68,193
Investments £0
Other Income £168,173

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £819,506
Raising Funds £9,579
Governance £3,497
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £14,916

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£727,797
£844,001£819,506£6,267£6,26718 / 15
2024
£713,740
£676,973£665,284£122,471£65,55318 / 30
2023
£554,446
£621,039£620,511£85,704£66,85711 / 20
2022
£670,001
£604,446£604,446£152,297£69,69810 / 10
2021
£526,485
£493,988£493,988£86,742£54,7966 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Brass Bands England

What does Brass Bands England do?

To maintain, improve and advance the education of the public through the promotion of the practise and performance of brass band music by representing and furthering the interests of the brass band sector in England.

How much income did Brass Bands England report in 2025?

Brass Bands England reported total income of £728k and reported expenditure of £844k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Brass Bands England registered as a charity?

Brass Bands England was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 2012 as charity number 1148331. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Brass Bands England?

Brass Bands England is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Dennis Kilroy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brass Bands England operate?

Brass Bands England operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Brass Bands England a registered charity?

Yes — Brass Bands England is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148331.

Details

Address
Unit 12
Maple Estate
Stocks Lane
Barnsley
Registration Date
27 July 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029176
Charity Number
1148331

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Trustees

Michael Dennis Kilroy Chair
Dr David Thomas Thornton
Emma Margarita Smailes
Hannah Beech
Megan Kathryn Ross
Mike Walsh
Nigel Charles Stevens
Paul Anthony Beaumont
Paul Richards
Reuben Tendler
Saphran Ali

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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