TEWIT SILVER BAND
The aim of the band is to advance the participation, education and appreciation of the general public of all ages in the science of brass band music in Tewit and the surrounding area through the provision of rehearsal facilities, instrument hire and tuition and by participation in concerts and contests
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF ALL AGES IN THE SCIENCE OF BRASS BAND MUSIC IN TEWIT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF REHEARSAL FACILITIES, INSTRUMENT HIRE AND TUITION AND BY PARTICIPATION IN CONCERTS AND CONTESTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held cash reserves of £68,844 at the year end, with no funds in deficit. The trustees report no concerns or uncertainties regarding the future of the charity, noting that operational risks are minimal and support from playing members continues.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2025
- Volunteers: 50
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2024
- Volunteers: 25
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2023
- Volunteers: 28
Trustees
- Colin Gibbschair
- Andrew Jackson
- Jayne Fearnley
- Martin Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £211k | £155k |
| 31/10/2024 | £15k | £17k |
| 31/10/2023 | £16k | £19k |
| 31/10/2022 | £12k | £6k |
| 31/10/2021 | £3k | £883 |
Common questions
Is TEWIT SILVER BAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held cash reserves of £68,844 at the year end, with no funds in deficit. The trustees report no concerns or uncertainties regarding the future of the charity, noting that operational risks are minimal and support from playing members continues. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £40k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE COUNTY BOROUGH OF HUDDERSFIELD COMMON GOOD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE HEPWORTH SILVER PRIZE BAND
- WANTAGE SILVER BAND
- SIDMOUTH TOWN BAND
- HITCHIN BAND
- MIDDLETON BAND
- BRASS BANDS ENGLAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEWIT SILVER BAND | £211k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HEPWORTH SILVER PRIZE BAND | £99k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WANTAGE SILVER BAND | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIDMOUTH TOWN BAND | £84k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HITCHIN BAND | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIDDLETON BAND | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |