Friary Brass Band
Also known as: Friary Guildford Brass Band
Friary Brass Band is a traditional brass band of amateur players. The band performs concerts, including those aimed at supporting other charities, outside engagements, and participates in contests. The band is keen to promote brass music to a wider audience, including young people, and to encourage musical education and development both within the band and externally.
Activities & Mission
Friary Brass Band is a traditional brass band of amateur players. The band performs concerts, including those aimed at supporting other charities, outside engagements, and participates in contests. The band is keen to promote brass music to a wider audience, including young people, and to encourage musical education and development both within the band and externally.
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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £83,914 | £73,915 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2025 | £69,138 | £59,052 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £130,728 | £133,558 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £39,316 | £43,633 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £30,940 | £37,589 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friary Brass Band
What does Friary Brass Band do?
Friary Brass Band is a traditional brass band of amateur players. The band performs concerts, including those aimed at supporting other charities, outside engagements, and participates in contests. The band is keen to promote brass music to a wider audience, including young people, and to encourage musical education and development both within the band and externally.
How much income did Friary Brass Band report in 2026?
Friary Brass Band reported total income of £84k and reported expenditure of £74k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friary Brass Band registered as a charity?
Friary Brass Band was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2010 as charity number 1137290. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Friary Brass Band?
Friary Brass Band is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friary Brass Band operate?
Friary Brass Band operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friary Brass Band a registered charity?
Yes — Friary Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137290.
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Also Known As
- Friary Guildford Brass Band
- Friary Brass Band
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- 26 October 2026
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