THE BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND
The encouragement of the study of music and the art of playing brass band instruments, together with the education of the public in this sphere of the musical art.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts increased by £21,000 to £242,728, while total payments rose to £255,192, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds. The trustees note that cash reserves at the end of 2024 fell short of their stated target of £50,000, which they identify as important to avoid future cash flow issues.
What the accounts disclose
“The cash reserves at the end of 2024 fell short of this target” — page 8
“8 trustees have been reimbursed expenses related to their playing activities in the band totalling £27,406 (2023 - £16,641 (8 trustees))” — page 15
“2 trustees received retainers amounting to £6,000 (2023 - £6,000 (2 trustees)).”
“8 trustees have been reimbursed expenses related to their playing activities in the band totalling £27,406 (2023 - £16,641 (8 trustees))” — page 15
“2 trustees received retainers amounting to £6,000 (2023 - £6,000 (2 trustees)).”
Trustees
- Steven Cavanaghchair
- ANDREW JOHN WILKINSON
- Andrew Moore
- Christopher James Hardy
- Christopher Sean Patrick Robertson
- David Cavanagh
- Dianne Lesley Hird
- GORDON RATCLIFFE
- Ginnette Nurney
- Ian Broadbent
- Martin Stuart Gill
- Natalie Morrison
- Nicholas Alexander Hamlett
- PETER RUSSELL HAMLETT
- SHERIDAN FRYER
- STEPHEN HOWES
- Samuel Gibson
- Stephen Anthony Lomas
- William Reginald Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £243k | £255k |
| 31/12/2023 | £222k | £221k |
| 31/12/2022 | £224k | £200k |
| 31/12/2021 | £154k | £142k |
| 31/12/2020 | £80k | £80k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts increased by £21,000 to £242,728, while total payments rose to £255,192, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds. The trustees note that cash reserves at the end of 2024 fell short of their stated target of £50,000, which they identify as important to avoid future cash flow issues. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 3 | £13k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 2 | £142k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £335k |
| The Barnes Fund | 1 | £333k |
| THE BEAVERBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £51k |
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO | 1 | £33k |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| Richmond Foundation | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- BRIGHTON THEATRE GROUP
- Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club
- BRISTOL MUSIC TRUST
- BRASS BANDS ENGLAND
- BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED
- The Royal Corps of Army Music Trust
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND | £243k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON THEATRE GROUP | £207k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL MUSIC TRUST | £14.4m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BRASS BANDS ENGLAND | £728k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |