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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£14.7K
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Spending
£12.4K
Public benefits
We advance the knowledge of music among the members through rehearsal and public performance of widely varied musical repertoire. We promote the musical and social benefits including wellbeing of our organisation through attendance at regular rehearsals and through the running of various social events which aren't directly music related. Our
benefits can be demonstrated through rehearsal attendance and through performances at various events such competitions and public concerts. Our increasing membership along with the friendship and camaraderie that we develop between members, other bands, friends & family and the public through our performances demonstrates the social benefits of playing in a band. There is no harm arising from our purposes. Our beneficiaries are our members and members of the general public who attend our performances. There is no private benefit flowing from any of our purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Downshire Brass operate two performance groups, a Senior Brass Band and a Youth Brass Band. Our Senior Band rehearse twice a week to advance our musical knowledge through preparing for upcoming performances. Rehearsals are a great opportunity for members to socialise and provide support to each other. They compete in local competitions, and
partake in various public performances including charity fundraising events. Our Youth Band rehearse once a week. It strives to provide an environment for young brass musicians with varying levels of experience to develop their playing skills both individually and as part of a group, and to socialise with others who have a similar interest. They compete in competitions locally and perform at various public functions including charity fundraising events. We provide free musical instruments,a uniform and other required equipment to our members to enable them to participate in a hobby, regardless of their financial position. The wider public within Northern Ireland and further afield benefit from our activities our frequent performances including concerts, church services, online performances and charity fundraising events. There is no harm caused to any of our beneficiaries flowing from this purpose. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Older people
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Youth development
