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The Steepholmers Shanty Band

Also known as: The Steepholmers

Organising and running the Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival, then distributing the proceeds after costs to nominated local charities. Current nominated charities are Weston-super-Mare RNLI and Weston-super-Mare Lions Club.Musical Performance in aid of good caused such as the nominated charities above

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Activities & Mission

Organising and running the Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival, then distributing the proceeds after costs to nominated local charities. Current nominated charities are Weston-super-Mare RNLI and Weston-super-Mare Lions Club.Musical Performance in aid of good caused such as the nominated charities above

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
£18,974
Latest Expenditure
£16,787

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.5%
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
£18,974
£16,7870 / 50
2024
£18,974
£16,7880 / 30
2023
£19,287
£17,8780 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Steepholmers Shanty Band

What does The Steepholmers Shanty Band do?

Organising and running the Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival, then distributing the proceeds after costs to nominated local charities. Current nominated charities are Weston-super-Mare RNLI and Weston-super-Mare Lions Club.Musical Performance in aid of good caused such as the nominated charities above

How much income did The Steepholmers Shanty Band report in 2025?

The Steepholmers Shanty Band reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Steepholmers Shanty Band registered as a charity?

The Steepholmers Shanty Band was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2022 as charity number 1197505. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Steepholmers Shanty Band?

The Steepholmers Shanty Band is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Donald Gittins. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Steepholmers Shanty Band operate?

The Steepholmers Shanty Band operates across 2 areas: United States and North Somerset.

Is The Steepholmers Shanty Band a registered charity?

Yes — The Steepholmers Shanty Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197505.

Details

Address
20 GEORGE STREET
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
20 GEORGE STREET
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
BS23 3AS
Registration Date
13 January 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5191361
Charity Number
1197505

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Trustees

Nigel Donald Gittins Chair
David Colin Townsend
David John Stott
Robin Whitlock

Also Known As

  • The Steepholmers

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