MARCHING BAND ASSOCIATION UK
The Marching Band Association UK is a voluntary run organisation who teaches both adults and children of all ages the skill of playing a musical instrument and competing in competitions throughout the uk.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR THOSE WHO ARE MEMBERS OF MARCHING BANDS BY:A) HELPING TO TRAIN IN MARCHING AND THE PLAYING OF MARCHING BAND INSTRUMENTS; ANDB) HOLDING CONCERTS AND EXHIBITIONS TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF MUSICAL ABILITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received an independent examination with no material matters of concern identified. The trustees' report describes a successful season with sell-out events, indicating operational activity, though specific financial figures for reserves or income are not detailed in the provided text.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Sharon Rankchair
- Anthony Debono- Hodgson
- John Speed
- Susan Metcalf
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £62k | £63k |
| 31/12/2024 | £55k | £52k |
| 31/12/2023 | £37k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £29k | £28k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £21k |
Common questions
Is MARCHING BAND ASSOCIATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received an independent examination with no material matters of concern identified. The trustees' report describes a successful season with sell-out events, indicating operational activity, though specific financial figures for reserves or income are not detailed in the provided text. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 20/01/2022 | £750 | A grant to Ryhope Allstars Marching Band |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/10/2018 | £500 | Tyne and Wear High Sheriff Award |