THE HEPWORTH SILVER PRIZE BAND
The charity maintains the traditions of brass band music and seeks to develop, promote and improve the art and science of the music in all its aspects to people of all ages.The charity aims to advance the education of children and young people in particular to appreciate, learn andparticipate in brass band music making.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's income is derived from collections, donations, fundraising events, grants, and ticket sales. The trustees are satisfied that the band has sufficient unrestricted funds to meet any unexpected expenditure over the next 12 months, although no official reserves policy is stated.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s income is derived from a combination of (i) collections, donations from corporate friends and public benefactors, (ii) fundraising events, (iii) grants and (iv) ticket and CD sales at concerts and other events.” — page 3
Trustees
- JOHN GREENchair
- Graham Andrew Goldthorpe
- Jonathan Richard Armitage
- Matthew Craig Tinker
- Yvonne Monique Embury
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £61k | £56k |
| 31/01/2024 | £71k | £77k |
| 31/01/2023 | £69k | £85k |
| 31/01/2022 | £34k | £41k |
| 31/01/2021 | £49k | £12k |
Common questions
Is THE HEPWORTH SILVER PRIZE BAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's income is derived from collections, donations, fundraising events, grants, and ticket sales. The trustees are satisfied that the band has sufficient unrestricted funds to meet any unexpected expenditure over the next 12 months, although no official reserves policy is stated.
Who funds THE HEPWORTH SILVER PRIZE BAND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HEPWORTH SILVER PRIZE BAND as a grant recipient include THE COUNTY BOROUGH OF HUDDERSFIELD COMMON GOOD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COUNTY BOROUGH OF HUDDERSFIELD COMMON GOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £6k | Hepworth Bandroom Refurbishment |