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Martlesham Brass

We are a Brass Band with members ranging from 6 to 70+ years with no upper age limit. We have a beginners group and players can then progress through our Preliminary and Intermediate bands to our Main band. We practice every week and provide instruments and training. We do at least four concerts a year and play at fetes and other similar events.

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Activities & Mission

We are a Brass Band with members ranging from 6 to 70+ years with no upper age limit. We have a beginners group and players can then progress through our Preliminary and Intermediate bands to our Main band. We practice every week and provide instruments and training. We do at least four concerts a year and play at fetes and other similar events.

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
£16,612
Latest Expenditure
£16,394

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.7%
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
£16,612
£16,3940 / 10
2024
£16,907
£18,9760 / 16
2023
£13,167
£13,9920 / 10
2022
£11,603
£13,1180 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Martlesham Brass

What does Martlesham Brass do?

We are a Brass Band with members ranging from 6 to 70+ years with no upper age limit. We have a beginners group and players can then progress through our Preliminary and Intermediate bands to our Main band. We practice every week and provide instruments and training. We do at least four concerts a year and play at fetes and other similar events.

How much income did Martlesham Brass report in 2025?

Martlesham Brass reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Martlesham Brass registered as a charity?

Martlesham Brass was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2003 as charity number 1100922. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Martlesham Brass?

Martlesham Brass is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Colin Aldous. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Martlesham Brass operate?

Martlesham Brass operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Martlesham Brass a registered charity?

Yes — Martlesham Brass is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100922.

Details

Address
3 PARK CLOSE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
IP5 3UJ
Registration Date
27 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000857
Charity Number
1100922

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Trustees

Matthew Colin Aldous Chair
ADAM THOMAS CABLE
CHRISTOPHER DEREK HOWARD
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth Mary Benyon
Elizabeth Rogers
Emma Benyon
Geraldine Susan Armes
Louise Boardman
MARK CHALKLEN
MARY ANN ALDOUS
Melissa Katherine Hawkins
MRS E M HOWARD
PAUL ROBERT BENYON BSC MIEE
Sean Neil Marner
Suzanne Mary Lovie
Tamsin Tate

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