THE BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND

Registered charity 507938 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as 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.

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Latest income
£243k
Latest spending
£255k
Registered
1978
Accounts read
FY2024

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.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £30k; policy: at least £50,000)
The cash reserves at the end of 2024 fell short of this target — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 8 trustees were reimbursed expenses related to their playing activities in the band totalling £27,406.
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)).
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 2 trustees received retainers amounting to £6,000.
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)).
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND£243k0belowno doubt
BRIGHTON THEATRE GROUP FY2025£207k0belowno doubt
Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club FY2024£150k0unclearno doubt
BRISTOL MUSIC TRUST FY2025£14.4mbelowno doubt
BRASS BANDS ENGLAND FY2024£728k£70,001 - £80,0001unclearno doubt
BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED FY2025£217k0unclearno doubt

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