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friendly band (sowerby bridge)

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and the general public. Friendly Band (sowerby Bridge) is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Halifax and operates in Calderdale.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We are a Brass Band based in Sowerby Bridge. We provide free tuition and instruments to anybody wishing to take up playing a brass instrument and are available for any function. We raise our own funds through concerts and receive no external funding. We provide a social activity for all ages from 5 years to 90 years of age.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,105
Latest Expenditure
£21,135

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 131.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 131.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£16,105£21,1350 / 20
2023£23,510£18,0650 / 20
2022£40,111£9,5700 / 20
2021£13,524£21,9110 / 25
2020£20,873£14,1430 / 28

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers