DUNSTON SILVER BAND

About DUNSTON SILVER BAND

DUNSTON SILVER BAND is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1160462). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), DUNSTON SILVER BAND reported a total income of £11,339 and total expenditure of £10,615, a spending ratio of 94% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, DUNSTON SILVER BAND describes its activities as follows: Dunston Silver Band is a brass band based in Dunston in Gateshead, which performs in the Second Section in the North of England area. We rehearse twice-weekly and perform regularly at local events, concerts and contests. We also run a youth band, and through this offer free tuition, fun educational activities and use of instruments to any individual wishing to learn to play. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 93.6% of income spent on charitable work