01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC032501
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH11 4PG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our aim is being a viable Brass Band by playing events in the community, representing East Lothian and Scotland in local and national events, and teaching and coaching our next generation of players through our training and community bands. We are self funding and our income comes from player subscriptions, fundraising and concert fees. Out training band is run by a number of volunteers, teaching young players and giving them the skills to play a brass instrument.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance the education of the public in the art of brass band music by the presentation of public performances and other related activities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £27,772 | £25,559 | 0 | 9 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £27,774 | £33,696 | 0 | 2 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £33,135 | £35,567 | 0 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £23,461 | £27,857 | 0 | 15 September 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £20,662 | £8,228 | 0 | 30 November 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 6 Sighthill Terrace, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.dmbrass.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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