WANTAGE SILVER BAND
Wantage Silver Band is a charity dedicated to education in music and the art of playing brass band instruments to people of all ages through public performance of concerts, community events and competitions.The Band is dedicated to supporting the existence of Brass Bands through youth development and player education.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £771,798, which the trustees consider maintains the charity's reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £30,115 for the year, with total funds carried forward increasing from £724,129 to £771,798. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-months’ expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year Karen Osman, treasurer, received a total of £3,900 (2025 £3,900) in respect of fees. The charity reimbursed expenditure of £3,217 (2025 £3,787) for 2 trustees to cover building and general expenses that had been paid for personally.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Amanda-Jayne Giles
- Anne Anderson
- Christine Walters
- Claire Barker
- Daniel Elliott-Jennings
- David Farquhar
- EILEEN SYKES Bandmaster
- ELEANOR ANNE TURNER
- JUDITH ATKINS
- Patrick Hogan
- Rosemary Hogan
- Ruth Cadiot
- SAMUEL WYNE
- Sara-Jane Wallbridge
- Sarah Roe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £167k | £137k |
| 31/01/2025 | £163k | £132k |
| 31/01/2024 | £144k | £102k |
| 31/01/2023 | £102k | £91k |
| 31/01/2022 | £259k | £68k |
Common questions
Is WANTAGE SILVER BAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £771,798, which the trustees consider maintains the charity's reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £30,115 for the year, with total funds carried forward increasing from £724,129 to £771,798. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WANTAGE SILVER BAND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WANTAGE SILVER BAND as a grant recipient include THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £15k | |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £40k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- BRASS BANDS ENGLAND
- VIRTUOSI GUS BAND
- THE COMMUNITY OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN AT WANTAGE
- Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club
- FODEN'S BAND
- THE CORY BAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WANTAGE SILVER BAND | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRASS BANDS ENGLAND | £728k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VIRTUOSI GUS BAND | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN AT WANTAGE | £380k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FODEN'S BAND | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |