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Durnovaria Silver Band Trust

The promotion of brass band playing, through entertaining the public and encouraging people to learn to play a brass instrument. It particularly supports bodies such as Dorchester Town and Dorset Councils, for Remembrance Day commemoration and the like.A subsidiary, but important, aim is to make Durnovaria Band Hall available to other groups, specifically in the world of the arts and culture.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of brass band playing, through entertaining the public and encouraging people to learn to play a brass instrument. It particularly supports bodies such as Dorchester Town and Dorset Councils, for Remembrance Day commemoration and the like.A subsidiary, but important, aim is to make Durnovaria Band Hall available to other groups, specifically in the world of the arts and culture.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,023
Latest Expenditure
£15,263

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 63.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 63.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£24,023
£15,2630 / 0
2024
£17,214
£12,5230 / 0
2023
£16,533
£11,8550 / 0
2022
£21,825
£16,3790 / 24
2021
£11,338
£6,0760 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Durnovaria Silver Band Trust

What does Durnovaria Silver Band Trust do?

The promotion of brass band playing, through entertaining the public and encouraging people to learn to play a brass instrument. It particularly supports bodies such as Dorchester Town and Dorset Councils, for Remembrance Day commemoration and the like.A subsidiary, but important, aim is to make Durnovaria Band Hall available to other groups, specifically in the world of the arts and culture.

How much income did Durnovaria Silver Band Trust report in 2025?

Durnovaria Silver Band Trust reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Durnovaria Silver Band Trust registered as a charity?

Durnovaria Silver Band Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2014 as charity number 1156408. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Durnovaria Silver Band Trust?

Durnovaria Silver Band Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Durnovaria Silver Band Trust operate?

Durnovaria Silver Band Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Durnovaria Silver Band Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Durnovaria Silver Band Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156408.

Details

Address
Church House West
Whitchurch Canonicorum
BRIDPORT
Dorset
DT6 6RQ
Registration Date
27 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043387
Charity Number
1156408

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Trustees

Angela May Fox
Elizabeth Ann Carter
Jenny Warden
John Michael Ghose
Jonathon Bruce Neal
Mary Fox
Nigel Carter
Sarah Eve Frigot

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