THE LONGRIDGE BAND
Registration #1166841 · Registered
www.longridgeband.org.ukcaroleabimson@hotmail.com
Behind The Durham Ox 5 Berry Lane PR3 3JA
The charity aims to: (i) maintain the traditions of brass band music and to develop, promote and improve the art and science of the music in all its respects to people of all ages (ii) advance the education of children and young people in particular to appreciate, learn and participate in brass band music making
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About THE LONGRIDGE BAND
THE LONGRIDGE BAND is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1166841). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 80/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE LONGRIDGE BAND reported a total income of £35,712 and total expenditure of £48,891, a spending ratio of 137% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE LONGRIDGE BAND describes its activities as follows: The charity aims to: (i) maintain the traditions of brass band music and to develop, promote and improve the art and science of the music in all its respects to people of all ages (ii) advance the education of children and young people in particular to appreciate, learn and participate in brass band music making Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE LONGRIDGE 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 136.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £35,712 | £48,891 | 137% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026