01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038823
- 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
- EH13 0HL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Loanhead Brass Band holds weekly rehearsals in a safe and encouraging environment to allow players to improve their Brass Band playing skills. We teach all ages and abilities of players. We play at regular events throughout the year, mostly in Loanhead. We also compete in annual, national competitions.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Band shall provide an opportunity to play and develop proficiency on a brass instrument in a band context for anyone interested in starting up or playing at a junior level. The Band shall provide facilities to allow each playing member to improve his or her proficiency as a brass band musician. In hrtherance of these purposes the Band shall: - allow the members to take part in brass band contests, concerts, processions and other local events and other activities normally undertaken by brass bands. accept as members players of any age, but place emphasis on the providing young people with musical tuition in a safe, sociable and nurturing environment. whenever possible, undertake the tuition of persons interested in playing a brass instrument and shall seek to encourage an interest in brass band music amongst players, potential players and 1isteners.operate as a brass band under the auspices of and as members of The Scottish Brass Band Association and any successor to that organisation ('SBBA'). where possible, provide musical support for organisations and events in Loanhead and the surrounding area. be entirely non-political and non-sectarian.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £3,562 | £3,638 | 0 | 22 November 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £3,888 | £3,510 | 0 | 23 November 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £4,031 | £4,721 | 0 | 20 September 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £3,977 | £4,481 | 0 | 29 September 2022 |
| 28 February 2021 | £6,277 | £5,750 | 0 | 19 January 2022 |
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
- 41 Woodhall Bank, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.loanheadbrass.org.uk
- Parent charity
- MacTaggart Scott Loanhead Band
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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