# Bd1 Brass Band

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1020423 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1020423)
- Website: https://www.bradfordbrass.co.uk
- Latest income: £20.9k; spending £18.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City, City of Wakefield
- Other names: Wilsden Band (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bd1-brass-band

To educate the public in the art and science of music, with particular reference to music as presented by brass bands, by means of concert and other activities.To advance the musical education of young people by providing them with suitable opportunities to learn to play brass instruments.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £20.9k | £18.8k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £10.3k | £9,312 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £13.4k | £16.6k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £14.4k | £17.6k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £4,624 | £6,185 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To educate the public in the art and science of music, with particular reference to music as presented by Brass bands, by means of concert and other activities (2) To advance the musical education of young people resident in the wilsden area by providing them with suitable opportunities to learn to play Brass Band instruments

## What it funds

Bd1 Brass Band is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Bd1 Brass Band reported income of £20.9k and spending of £18.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £68.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bd1 Brass Band in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bradfordbrass.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bd1 Brass Band open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bd1 Brass Band is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bd1 Brass Band fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield.

### Does Bd1 Brass Band give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bd1 Brass Band makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Bd1 Brass Band give each year?

The register does not break out Bd1 Brass Band's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £18.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.7k a year.

### How large is Bd1 Brass Band?

In its latest reported year Bd1 Brass Band reported income of £20.9k and spending of £18.8k.


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