BLACKBURN AND DARWEN BAND
Brass bands and musical education in the local area
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year in a strong position with unrestricted funds of £11,085, despite a slight net loss of £34 for the year. Total income increased significantly to £63,297 from £38,119 the previous year, driven largely by donations and engagement profits, while total expenditure also rose to £63,331. The trustees report that the band made a real impact on the local community and that the future continues to be bright.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ALAN THOMAS
- Andrew Davies
- MR ROB SPEAKMAN
- MRS SUE SPEAKMAN
- RICHARD COOKSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £63k | £63k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £41k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £41k |
| 31/03/2021 | £8k | £4k |
Common questions
Is BLACKBURN AND DARWEN BAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year in a strong position with unrestricted funds of £11,085, despite a slight net loss of £34 for the year. Total income increased significantly to £63,297 from £38,119 the previous year, driven largely by donations and engagement profits, while total expenditure also rose to £63,331. The trustees report that the band made a real impact on the local community and that the future continues to be bright. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdfunder | 04/05/2022 | £11k | Local Action Fund |