UNIBRASS FOUNDATION
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art of the brass band movement, especially at universities. This is done primarily by organising the annual UniBrass Championships, offering support to existing university ensembles, and encouraging the creation of new university bands.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall net loss of £6,417, primarily due to spending on a Fundraising Development Coordinator from restricted grant funds. Despite this loss, unrestricted reserves increased by £178, leaving the charity with £22,964 in unrestricted reserves, which represents approximately 49% of its stated reserves policy target. The trustees confirm that the charity retains sufficient funds to support all projects planned for the upcoming financial period.
What the accounts disclose
“The largest category of income was Event Ticket Sales which accounted for 48% of this year's income.”
“In total, this policy recommends a reserves fund of £47,000.”
“The Foundation also maintains strong links with Brass Bands England in part through a nominated (non-voting) board member on the charity board.” — page 11
“This year, UniBrass has received grants from the Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University and the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust (reg. charity 1112457) to support the running of the contest” — page 8
“The Foundation also maintains strong links with Brass Bands England in part through a nominated (non-voting) board member on the charity board.” — page 11
“This year, UniBrass has received grants from the Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University and the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust (reg. charity 1112457) to support the running of the contest” — page 8
“The Foundation also maintains strong links with Brass Bands England in part through a nominated (non-voting) board member on the charity board.” — page 11
“This year, UniBrass has received grants from the Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University and the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust (reg. charity 1112457) to support the running of the contest” — page 8
“The Foundation also maintains strong links with Brass Bands England in part through a nominated (non-voting) board member on the charity board.” — page 11
“This year, UniBrass has received grants from the Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University and the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust (reg. charity 1112457) to support the running of the contest” — page 8
Trustees
- Dr Thomas James Hickenchair
- Anna Grace Campbell
- Becky Lund
- Christian Luke Goodwin
- Dawn Rossell
- James Edward Everitt
- James William McQueen
- Katherine Rebecca Shaw
- Molly Stubbs-Davies
- Rachel Hartharn-Evans
- Samuel Sebastian Kail-Dyke
- Sidney Pycroft
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £81k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £65k |
| 31/03/2022 | £62k | £51k |
| 31/03/2021 | £8k | £3k |
Common questions
Is UNIBRASS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall net loss of £6,417, primarily due to spending on a Fundraising Development Coordinator from restricted grant funds. Despite this loss, unrestricted reserves increased by £178, leaving the charity with £22,964 in unrestricted reserves, which represents approximately 49% of its stated reserves policy target. The trustees confirm that the charity retains sufficient funds to support all projects planned for the upcoming financial period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.