READING SPRING GARDENS BRASS BAND

About READING SPRING GARDENS BRASS BAND

READING SPRING GARDENS BRASS BAND is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1197832). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), READING SPRING GARDENS BRASS BAND reported a total income of £12,367 and total expenditure of £17,212, a spending ratio of 139% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, READING SPRING GARDENS BRASS BAND describes its activities as follows: The charity is considered the oldest musical institution in Reading, Berkshire with a history that dates to 1899. It has always aimed to support any member of the public, including young people, who can play a brass band instrument and wishes to join. Particularly those members of the public who demonstrate a positive attitude, approach, and team commitment to the art of brass band music making. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for READING SPRING GARDENS BRASS BAND. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Latest spending ratio: 139.2% of income spent on charitable work