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RATBY CO-OPERATIVE BAND

Registered charity 1011147 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Charity's objects (the Objects) are:(1) to provide facilities for brass players and percussionists to form Brass Bands to promote andparticipate in musical activities including rehearsals, concerts and contests(2) to provide facilities, educational and training opportunities (3) to do such other things as may be considered necessary to advance further the interest of thebands

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Latest income
£177k
Latest spending
£65k
Registered
1992
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated an excess of income over expenditure of £111,926 for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees report that the organisation has no restricted funds and operates within the confines of cash generation, while noting that concert revenues are becoming more expensive and audience numbers are a major concern. Despite these challenges, the trustees are confident in the organisation's long-term stability and future flourishing.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: The Trustees recognise the need to build a reserve for unforeseen items however the payment of operating expenditure is always of paramount importance. (held: £568k)
“The Trustees recognise the need to build a reserve for unforeseen items however the payment of operating expenditure is always of paramount importance.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mrs R. H. Cook was paid £2,400 for services. She is the daughter of Treasurer S.P. Plant. The document does not explicitly state she is a trustee, but she is a related party receiving remuneration.
“Mrs R. H. Cook, conductor of the Crescendos band, is the daughter of Mr. S. P. Plant the band Treasurer. During the year Mrs R. H. Cook was paid £2,400 for her services.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs R. H. Cook, conductor of the Crescendos band, is the daughter of Mr. S. P. Plant the band Treasurer. During the year Mrs R. H. Cook was paid £2,400 for her services.
“Mrs R. H. Cook, conductor of the Crescendos band, is the daughter of Mr. S. P. Plant the band Treasurer. During the year Mrs R. H. Cook was paid £2,400 for her services.” — page 15
“Mr. S. P. Plant, Mrs S. H. Newman and Mr J. A. Hauton incurred expenditure on behalf of the Charity during the year which have been reimbursed in full in 2025.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr. S. P. Plant, Mrs S. H. Newman and Mr J. A. Hauton incurred expenditure on behalf of the Charity during the year which have been reimbursed in full in 2025.
“Mrs R. H. Cook, conductor of the Crescendos band, is the daughter of Mr. S. P. Plant the band Treasurer. During the year Mrs R. H. Cook was paid £2,400 for her services.” — page 15
“Mr. S. P. Plant, Mrs S. H. Newman and Mr J. A. Hauton incurred expenditure on behalf of the Charity during the year which have been reimbursed in full in 2025.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr J. Cawrey and Mr J. Hauton donated towards the Bandroom Extension project.
“Mrs R. H. Cook, conductor of the Crescendos band, is the daughter of Mr. S. P. Plant the band Treasurer. During the year Mrs R. H. Cook was paid £2,400 for her services.” — page 15
“Mr. S. P. Plant, Mrs S. H. Newman and Mr J. A. Hauton incurred expenditure on behalf of the Charity during the year which have been reimbursed in full in 2025.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Ratby Co-operative Band (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leicestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£177k£65k
31/12/2024£164k£58k
31/12/2023£65k£67k
31/12/2022£124k£63k
31/12/2021£40k£45k

Common questions

Is RATBY CO-OPERATIVE BAND financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated an excess of income over expenditure of £111,926 for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees report that the organisation has no restricted funds and operates within the confines of cash generation, while noting that concert revenues are becoming more expensive and audience numbers are a major concern. Despite these challenges, the trustees are confident in the organisation's long-term stability and future flourishing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds RATBY CO-OPERATIVE BAND?

Funders whose own accounts filings name RATBY CO-OPERATIVE BAND as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£5kArts and Culture

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund27/02/2019£5kNew Van