THE IPSWICH HOSPITAL BAND LIMITED
Bands performs various concerts & events at affordable prices & accessible venues. 3 separate bands exist. A Main Band enhances the musical education of the more experienced players; Intermediate & Training Bands provide training for less experienced players. The Band also has a number of smaller ensembles that performs engagements in the community.We also raise money for other charitable causes
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £633 for the year ended 31 October 2024, a significant improvement from the £11,793 deficit in the prior year. Total income increased to £121,696 from £72,970, driven largely by a rise in charitable activities income. The charity maintains unrestricted free reserves of £63,341, which the trustees consider necessary to provide reasonable funds against unforeseen costs.
What the accounts disclose
“it is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted free reserves at such a level as the trustees consider necessary to maintain and to provide reasonable funds against any unforeseen costs that may arise.”
“During the year, Trustees received remuneration of £4,432 (2023: £3,945) for their qualifying services to the Charity.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew John Mayhewchair
- Amanda Claire Mayhew
- Corinne Danielle Rousham
- JOY WILLIAMS
- MRS KATE BUDGEN
- MRS MAGGIE PORTER
- Rosalyn Ann Burrow
- SARAH JEAN PURBROOK
- Sally Angeline Hammond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £101k | £104k |
| 31/10/2024 | £122k | £122k |
| 31/10/2023 | £73k | £85k |
| 31/10/2022 | £87k | £95k |
| 31/10/2021 | £58k | £58k |
Common questions
Is THE IPSWICH HOSPITAL BAND LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £633 for the year ended 31 October 2024, a significant improvement from the £11,793 deficit in the prior year. Total income increased to £121,696 from £72,970, driven largely by a rise in charitable activities income. The charity maintains unrestricted free reserves of £63,341, which the trustees consider necessary to provide reasonable funds against unforeseen costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE IPSWICH HOSPITAL BAND LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE IPSWICH HOSPITAL BAND LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement, THE IPSWICH INSTITUTE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | Music |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2022 | £2k | General charitable donations |
| THE IPSWICH INSTITUTE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY | FY2023 | £50 | literacy, arts and educational projects |
| THE IPSWICH INSTITUTE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY | FY2022 | £50 | literacy, arts and educational projects |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/03/2006 | £772k | "St Peter's, Ipswich" |