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The Big Fish Band

Also known as: Sheppey Big Fish Theatre Trust Ltd, The Big Fish Band ltd, Big Fish Arts

The Big Fish Band (AKA Big Fish Arts Trust)is a volunteer run community group creating Arts and Heritage Events including Street theatre, Historic Research, Street band, drama & costume workshops, dramatised walks and plays based on local Historic events, Community opera, plays and films. We run Heritage Festivals, Lantern Parades and take part in Carnivals and festivals.

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Activities & Mission

The Big Fish Band (AKA Big Fish Arts Trust)is a volunteer run community group creating Arts and Heritage Events including Street theatre, Historic Research, Street band, drama & costume workshops, dramatised walks and plays based on local Historic events, Community opera, plays and films. We run Heritage Festivals, Lantern Parades and take part in Carnivals and festivals.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,502
Latest Expenditure
£3,954

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 158.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 158.0%
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£14,231
£10,8430 / 25
2022
£10,782
£8,0180 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Big Fish Band

What does The Big Fish Band do?

The Big Fish Band (AKA Big Fish Arts Trust)is a volunteer run community group creating Arts and Heritage Events including Street theatre, Historic Research, Street band, drama & costume workshops, dramatised walks and plays based on local Historic events, Community opera, plays and films. We run Heritage Festivals, Lantern Parades and take part in Carnivals and festivals.

How much income did The Big Fish Band report in 2023?

The Big Fish Band reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Big Fish Band registered as a charity?

The Big Fish Band was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2008 as charity number 1124298. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Big Fish Band?

The Big Fish Band is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christine M Reed. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Big Fish Band operate?

The Big Fish Band operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Big Fish Band a registered charity?

Yes — The Big Fish Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124298.

Details

Address
61 MARINE PARADE
SHEERNESS
ME12 2BD
Registration Date
2 June 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039179
Charity Number
1124298

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Trustees

Christine M Reed Chair
Joanna Susan Eden
Also governs 1 other charity
Karen Marina Baxter
Laurie Gail Harpum
Nicole Christine Mollett
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Sheppey Big Fish Theatre Trust Ltd
  • The Big Fish Band
  • The Big Fish Band ltd
  • Big Fish Arts

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30 July 2026
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