THE CORY BAND
- The development of Brass Band music as an art form through dedicated rehearsals of all genres of music and performances in concerts, competitions and recordings.- The band is dedicated to supporting the existence of the Brass Bands in Wales through youth development via Cory Academy.- Player Development- Commissioning of new music for the Brass Band repertoire
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward were £206,338, resulting in total funds of £243,519. The trustees note that the financial climate remains challenging due to rising travel and accommodation costs, but confirm that current and future funding sources are adequate for the charity's needs.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- JOHN SOUTHCOMBEchair
- NEIL BLOCKLEY
- Robert Austin Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £246k | £162k |
| 31/12/2023 | £274k | £175k |
| 31/12/2022 | £205k | £223k |
| 31/12/2021 | £155k | £142k |
| 31/12/2020 | £165k | £117k |
Common questions
Is THE CORY BAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward were £206,338, resulting in total funds of £243,519. The trustees note that the financial climate remains challenging due to rising travel and accommodation costs, but confirm that current and future funding sources are adequate for the charity's needs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £41k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | 1 | £230k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £40k |
| JERWOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | £36k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- BRASS BANDS ENGLAND
- THE NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN
- THE BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND
- TY CERDD - MUSIC CENTRE WALES
- Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club
- COR MEIBION DE CYMRU - THE SOUTH WALES MALE CHOIR
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CORY BAND | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRASS BANDS ENGLAND | £728k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN | £451k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND | £243k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TY CERDD - MUSIC CENTRE WALES | £709k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |