THE ENDERBY BAND ORGANISATION
We aim to promote playing of brass and wind instruments to all ages, as playing in a musical group or band is beneficial to all musicians as it helps develop a range of life skills including teamwork, organisation, self confidence and discipline as well as musical skills. We also perform concerts etc to entertain the public.
Objects
THE ENDERBY BAND ORGANISATION (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE BAND) SHALL COMPRISE OF ANY BAND OR GROUP FORMED AND CCEPTED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE TO OPERATE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE ENDERBY BAND ORGANISATION.TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE MUSICAL ARTS AND IN PARTICULAR THE ART OF BRASS AND WIND BAND PLAYING AND TO PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE COMMITTEE IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Enderby Band Organisation held total funds of £23,306.13 as of February 2025, comprising current accounts, reserves, and a building fund. The Senior Band reported a surplus for the year, while the Junior, Youth, and Concert Bands combined reported a deficit of £4,502.42. The Organisation's Treasurer noted that the reserve account retained a good balance despite transfers to cover current costs, and an investment bond showed a good return.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2025
- Volunteers: 25
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 25
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 25
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 28/02/2025 (received 01/01/2026, 4 days after the 28/12/2025 due date).
Trustees
- DAVID ANDREW STANLEY
- GARRY JOHN SLEATH
- John Albert Daniel Small
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £40k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £51k | £40k |
| 31/03/2023 | £34k | £28k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £36k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE ENDERBY BAND ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Enderby Band Organisation held total funds of £23,306.13 as of February 2025, comprising current accounts, reserves, and a building fund. The Senior Band reported a surplus for the year, while the Junior, Youth, and Concert Bands combined reported a deficit of £4,502.42. The Organisation's Treasurer noted that the reserve account retained a good balance despite transfers to cover current costs, and an investment bond showed a good return. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by A.C. Accounting.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | 1 | £47k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £40k |
| THE WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £10k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £5k |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- Friary Brass Band
- LYDBROOK BAND
- THE LONGRIDGE BAND
- BRASS BANDS ENGLAND
- LONDON FIREBIRD ORCHESTRA
- EASINGTON COLLIERY BAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ENDERBY BAND ORGANISATION | £40k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Friary Brass Band | £84k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LYDBROOK BAND | £30k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONGRIDGE BAND | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRASS BANDS ENGLAND | £728k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON FIREBIRD ORCHESTRA | £84k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |